How to format the signature of a calligraphy work?

This kind of paper can be used in both traditional and modern formats, and it doesn't matter.

The traditional format is to write from right to left, from right to left, from top to bottom, the top is even, the bottom may not be even (it can be even or uneven), no punctuation is needed; the signature can be long or long Short, depending on the remaining space, but the top should not be flush with or higher than the main text, and the bottom should not be flush with or lower than the main text. The last one to two lines are signed with a seal.

If the modern format is written horizontally, the title should be written on the first line, the author should be written on the second line, the main text should be written on the top of the third line, and the signature should be written in the last two lines.

Extended information:

Two formats of calligraphy works

1. Written in two or three lines

1. Two lines Format. The left and right lines are written against the left and right sides of the paper, leaving more white space in the middle. Pay attention to the rhythm of the upper and lower characters and the echo between the two lines. The signature is usually written at the end of the second line, and the position should be slightly higher than the last word of the first line. The wording can be written in one or two lines.

2. For the three-line format, attention should be paid to the relationship between the three lines, interspersed with shadows and rhythm changes. The signature can be placed at the bottom of the last line, slightly higher than the first and second lines of the main text; you can also write a separate paragraph, which should be shorter than the main text, and should not be parallel to the main text.

2. Write one line in the center (small number of words)

The writing content is usually a motto, aphorism or a poem. The number of words is small. When writing, you should pay attention to the opening and closing of the words and the changes in rhythm to make it vivid. The signature can be divided into single style and double style. The single paragraph is usually written in the middle position on the left side. The content of the inscription includes the writing time and the author's name, or just the author's name or number.

The seal should be placed below the inscription, usually on two sides, and there should be an appropriate distance between the seals. When writing a double paragraph, the first paragraph is written on the upper middle part of the right side of the work. Generally, the time when the work was created is written. If the work is donated, the name or number, title, Yazheng, Huicun, Qingshang of the recipient must be written. etc words.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Calligraphy Work Format