Introduction to the first chapter of calligraphy and painting works

The introductory chapters are mostly rectangular, but also elliptical or irregular. According to the needs of the picture, it is used to the right of the first two or three words of the title, so it is called an introduction. The content is similar to that of the corner seal. The first chapter is the chapter stamped on the upper right corner of calligraphy works, also known as "conformal chapter". This is a chapter engraved with a stone shape. Generally, it should not be square, and it is better to be translucent, rectangular, round, semi-circular, gourd-shaped and natural. Whether to quote the first chapter of calligraphy works depends on the need. If the first paragraph is too neat, it needs to be "deformed"; The seal at the end of the paragraph is too heavy and needs to be "upgraded"; The distribution of seals on the works is monotonous and needs to be "adjusted". At this time, we should consider the first chapter. The introduction chapter can be divided into the following categories according to the content: (1) The name-fasting chapter began with the imperial seal of Li Miduan's bedroom in the Tang Dynasty. After the Song and Yuan Dynasties, this trend became more and more popular, and almost everyone in calligraphers had the seal of fasting. Wen Zhiming, a calligrapher in the Ming Dynasty, said, "Many of my bookstores are printed." Zhai Hao is usually called Zhai, Tang, Shi, Lou, Ge, Guan, Xuan, An and so on. , such as Zhai, Tang, Shi, Lou, Ting, Lai Qin Ting, Yu Shang Xuan, An Le Tian and so on. (2) Elegant essays, that is, ancient auspicious words and phrases, are rich in meaning and gentle, or compile philosophical and thought-provoking idioms and aphorisms, or record your hobbies and ambitions. There are many elegant chapters that encourage people to learn, such as "cutting", "learning from others", "liking books", "being diligent", "learning from the past", "learning from others", "enjoying reading", "being eager to learn makes people understand" and "getting it by accident over time". Those who express their feelings, such as relying on morality, being clear-minded, having fun, having fun in hardships, cherishing shade, being willing to be a scalper, being pure and ice-clear, being indifferent to nature, being square and so on. There are also expressions of pen and ink interest, splashing ink, using a pen, fragrant fields, spiritual interest, hiding from people, clinging, pursuing with hands, and working in inkstone fields. Some people wish good luck, such as "Wish", "Changle", "Beauty is not old", "Lucky Day", "Longevity" and "Eternal Life". (3) The year stamp is used to record the year of calligraphy works, such as Jia Zi, Yi Chou, Bing Yin or 1989, 1990, 1980, 1990. (4) The month stamp is used to record the month order of calligraphy works, such as last spring, such as the moon and silkworm moon.