There are two opinions about writing a tablet or a post. One thinks that ink is more important because it is the original; Another view is that writing inscriptions is better, because inscriptions are a source of epigraphy aesthetics. In fact, these are their characteristics, but there is no absolute judgment in practice.
The ink on the post is written directly on paper or other materials by people with pen and ink. It is the contact between the pen and the soft carrier, which can show many changes in details, such as the intensity and fineness of the ink. Ink is related to the process of using a pen. In this process, we can see its swing, which is an intuitive presentation of a writing process and is related to time.
Inscriptions are carved on stone or wood first, and then the content is extended, which is equivalent to the second generalization and processing on the basis of ink. It is conceivable that the details and changes presented by the soft pen are beyond the understanding of the blade, so compared with the ink, the inscription lacks many delicate details, while the knife is carved on the stone, which artificially increases the resistance, so it presents a more vigorous aesthetic feeling.
Due to the characteristics of engravers, inscriptions are clean and clear, and tend to be summarized as a whole, which can present the structure of a word better than ink. This column looks like a plant with lush foliage in summer. Those details restore its spirit and rhythm, the delicate bond brought by the pen, and the subtle depth of ink on the paper, which are all impossible for the inscription.
The words in Preface to Ci Collection and Preface to Lanting were written by Wang Xizhi. The former is an inscription made by monk Huairen, while the latter is ink written directly on calligraphy. Put the two together, the difference and the number of detailed books are clear at a glance.
Preface to A Collection of Words
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Words are like people, flesh and blood. You have to grow bones first, then flesh and blood can attach to them, and then expand to the outside decoration. You can first lay the foundation with inscriptions to establish a general sense of the overall structure, and then enter the ink to understand the subtle details and the fluency of writing, and pursue the changes in the details and movements in the transition. The two are a good complement and balance.
If the post is written for a long time, it is easy to be slippery and mellow. At this time, you can find balance in the inscription. There are many inscriptions, so it is easy to imitate the texture of the knife with a pen. If so, we can treat it through ink. Monument and post are a kind of collocation that can help and promote each other. In learning, it is very important to integrate them and make good use of them according to your own specific situation.