Chengniyan detailed data collection

Cheng Ni inkstone is one of the traditional cultural works of art in China, and it is also an essential tool for writing brush calligraphy. Cheng Ni inkstone has the characteristics of fine texture, firmness, durability, fast water absorption, and difficulty in slipping. The production process is exquisite, the color is ruddy and natural, the lines are smooth and the rhythm is beautiful. The following is a detailed introduction about muddy inkstone: First, the basic concept of muddy inkstone, also known as muddy pit, muddy basin and muddy welcome, refers to a painting and calligraphy tool made of muddy as raw material through washing, selection and production. Cheng Ni is a kind of rare soil, which is relatively rare in the south of China. Its application scope is narrow, so its output is scarce, its production time is long and its production cost is high. Therefore, it is also called "treasure in the mud" and its value is extremely high. Second, the historical origin of Cheng Ni inkstone The historical origin of Cheng Ni inkstone can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. As early as the Tang Dynasty, Cheng Ni inkstone has become one of the cultural tools for nobles, literati and scholars. Du Fu, a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty, once wrote: "When weeding is noon, sweat drips down the soil. Who knows that every grain of Chinese food is hard. " Among them, "Chinese food on the plate" refers to containers made of muddy water, which shows that muddy water products have been very common in ancient times. In the Song Dynasty, Cheng Ni inkstone was widely popularized and became a cultural tool widely used by painters and painters at that time, and its production technology and artistic style were formed. The Ming and Qing Dynasties were the golden age of Cheng Ni inkstone, which became a collection sought after by calligraphy and painting lovers because of its more exquisite production technology and superb craft aesthetics. Third, the purchase skills of Cheng Niyan 1. The inkstone surface is smooth, the surface is fine and even, and there are no defects such as bubbles, potholes and burrs. 2. The shape of the inkstone body is uniform and stable, and the proportion of the bowl mouth, the bowl bottom and the bowl body is coordinated. 3. The inkstone is moderate in weight and comfortable to the touch, and will not be affected by being too heavy or too light. 4. The inkstone body has certain air permeability and water absorption capacity. You can try to draw on the inkstone surface with a brush dipped in water to see if it can absorb enough water. 5. The inkstone body is natural in color and delicate in texture. Four. Usage of Cheng Niyan 1 Washing method: Wash the newly bought Chengni inkstone platform with clear water, then soak it for about eight hours, rinse it with clear water several times repeatedly, and finally dry it before use. 2. Scrubbing method: firstly clean the inkstone with water, then apply gypsum or fine oil evenly on the inkstone surface with a towel or wet sponge, and wipe it repeatedly with a towel or cloth after drying to make it smooth and flat. 3. Water spraying method: wet the inkstone with water. After the surface of the inkstone absorbs enough water, you can create calligraphy and painting with a brush. In a word, Cheng Ni inkstone, as one of the traditional cultural works of art in China, has been greatly developed and widely used in the fields of calligraphy, painting, seal cutting and elegant research. Its production technology and artistic style have also undergone new development and changes, which are loved by collectors at home and abroad.