Preparing inscriptions on stele is the first step towards the art of calligraphy, and it is also an indispensable step. We first need to understand something about the inscriptions. Many people confuse monuments and posts. Not really. The stele first appeared in the Zhou Dynasty, when three kinds of vertical stones were collectively called stele. The first is a stone pillar used to measure the sun's shadow and determine the direction; the second is a stone pillar used to tie livestock during sacrifices in the temple; the third is a stone standing next to the tomb as a stone for lowering the coffin. These stones are often engraved with words. , the stele is divided into yin, yang, side, forehead, seat and other parts. The establishment of monuments and biographies began in the early Eastern Han Dynasty and has been passed down to this day. Broadly speaking, steles refer to stone carvings, tablets, tombs, statues, stone monuments, cliffs, titles, portraits, inscriptions and other carved stones with words and pictures engraved on them. Most of them are the original works of the calligrapher. However, due to the natural environment, some The monument is not easy to identify. It was not until the Qing Dynasty that the practice of practicing stele became popular again, and the importance of stele was again valued. Broadly speaking, calligraphy is a rubbing or photocopy that can be used as a model for calligraphy practitioners. It is also called copybook. The style of copywriting began during the Taizong period of the Tang Dynasty. At that time, people often copied the calligraphy of the two kings. The ink writings of the two kings that have been handed down to later generations are mostly written by people of the Tang Dynasty, rather than the original works of the two kings. To this day, there are many people who practice it. In a narrow sense, handwriting such as letters and ink by famous people are called "tie", and most of them are authentic, which is helpful for calligraphers to directly see the techniques of using pen and ink. The emergence and development of inscriptions on inscriptions have a direct influence and effect on today's calligraphy art. A bad copybook can easily make beginners take a detour, so they must choose a copybook that suits their situation. As a beginner, it is important to lay a solid foundation and not be greedy for too much, let alone seek quick results. Learning calligraphy is a long-term task, and many calligraphers devote their entire lives to the art of calligraphy. Every beginner should be strict with himself. As a beginner, it is best to start with block script and use the calligraphy styles of the four masters of regular script as a model. Regular script has a neat font and rigorous structure. Practicing regular script first can lay a good foundation for shaping. When you are able to follow your heart and hand and follow your heart, you can put this post aside for the time being, and then look for a model with greater depth and breadth to practice. For everyone who is engaged in calligraphy creation, the role of studying inscriptions cannot be underestimated. Without inscriptions as a foundation, it is like a castle in the air, without a foundation.