Brush calligraphy course

Brush calligraphy is one of the treasures of China traditional culture and a unique art form. The basic steps and skills of brush calligraphy are as follows:

1, choose a suitable brush: brush material: brushes are usually made of wool, wolf hair or double brushes. Beginners can choose a double-sided brush with moderate price and elasticity. Brush size: The size of a brush is usually distinguished by numbers. From small to large, it is divided into moustache, purple hair, wolf hair, double brush and so on. Beginners can choose a medium-sized double-sided brush.

2, learn the correct posture of holding the pen: it is very important to hold the pen with your fingers, but it should not be too tight, so as not to affect the blood circulation. Wrist should be relaxed, not too hard, to avoid hand fatigue. Fingers and wrists should be coordinated, and the strength and rhythm should be mastered.

3. Learn basic strokes and structures: The basic strokes of brush calligraphy include point, horizontal, vertical, left and stroke. To learn these basic strokes, we need to master the correct methods and dynamics of stroke movement, as well as the connection and echo relationship between strokes. At the same time, we need to learn the structural rules and characteristics of glyphs, such as balance, symmetry and echo.

The origin and history of writing brush

1, the origin of the brush: the origin of the brush can be traced back to ancient Oracle Bone Inscriptions and the Jinwen period. At that time, people used all kinds of sharp tools, such as bones and metal, to carve words. During the Qin Dynasty, General Meng Tian improved the writing brush and made it gradually popular. It is said that when Meng Tian was hunting, he was inspired when he saw the rabbit's tail dragging on the ground.

2. The history of the brush: The brush has played a very important role in the history of China. It is an important tool for writing and painting, and it is also one of the important symbols of China traditional culture. In the history of China, many famous calligraphers and painters created their works with brush.

3. Ancient China: Brush was widely used in writing, painting, seal and other fields. Especially in the field of calligraphy, writing brush has become an indispensable tool for calligraphers. Since the Qin Dynasty, the writing brush has become a writing tool for official documents and legal documents, and it has also become an essential tool for literati. In the Tang Dynasty, the development of brush reached its peak, and many famous pen-making technologies and brands appeared.