In calligraphy works, the first seal is often stamped, which is what we call the first chapter. The content can be some inspirational or landscape-related content to express the author's thoughts, which plays the role of the first chapter, and can also decorate the whole work to make the finishing point.
Introduction of calligraphy seal
China seal cutting is the art of making seals by combining calligraphy with seal cutting and carving, including chiseling and casting. It has a history of nearly 500 years since the school seal cutting in Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Ming and Qing seal cutting developed on the basis of ancient seals, which laid a good foundation for seal cutting with its unique style and high artistry. Therefore, the history of seal cutting can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period more than 2000 years ago, from 770 BC to 22 BC1year.
The seals of pre-Qin, Qin and Han dynasties were used as symbols and vouchers of power in ancient people's communication. In addition, seals such as auspicious words, filial piety and Huang Zhang also reflect the customs of ancient social life and people's ideology.