Signature - also known as inscription and inscription, it was originally born for practicality, playing a balancing and foiling role. The content can be the source of the text, the object of the gift, the author's name, place of birth, Creation location. Time and feelings when creating, etc. There are single paragraphs and double paragraphs. Double paragraphs have upper and lower paragraphs. The upper paragraph usually writes the source of the text or the name of the recipient (usually only the title of the book is written without the surname). The lower paragraph writes the author's name, place of origin, or year and month. etc.; for a single paragraph, there is only the lower paragraph and no upper paragraph, but the content of the upper paragraph can also be written.
The main text of calligraphy works should be smaller than the main text. It is important not to prioritize or overwhelm the main text. In order to achieve a harmonious and unified style of the entire work, it is best not to change the main text after it is written. Another pen to sign. The signature font can be consistent with the main text font, such as block script or running script. For the inscription, use regular script or running script. However, in order to pursue changes, you can also change other fonts, such as ancient characters such as oracle bone inscriptions or bronze inscriptions for the main text. The style characters should be written in block letters. In short, the style words should be written relaxedly and unrestrainedly, and at the same time, unity should be achieved in the changes. .
The correct position of the signature will affect the layout of the entire text. The author must consider this before writing the text. Of course, he must also adapt to the situation. If there are many blank lines at the end of the text and few paragraphs, The words can be written directly below, with less space and more characters, or they can be written on a new line, but they should be slightly lower than the main text, so that they are three different heights. Do not be parallel to the main text, nor should they be at the same level as the main text. The inscriptions can be more or less inscribed, or even not signed at all.
In addition, a seal is required. ——The seal, which plays an equally important role in calligraphy as the signature. There are three types of seals commonly seen in calligraphy works, namely initial seals, foot prints and name seals.
1. The first seal - printed at the beginning of the text in the upper right corner of the work, so it is called "the first seal". Common long shapes, oval shapes, irregular shapes, etc. Square shapes should not be used. The printed content is mainly the family name, place of birth, date of birth or a motto with a small number of words. It is not suitable to use names.
2. Corner seal - printed in the lower right corner of the work, with wider content. Most of them are idioms, famous quotes, portraits, etc. that the author likes, so they are also called leisure chapters.
3. Name stamp - printed below or on the left side of the author's signature in the next paragraph of the work. The printed content is mainly name, font size, place of origin, etc. The above are just general rules. For reference only.