Learn how to identify calligraphy works

1. Appreciating the situation

The overall work is brilliant and full of connotation. The ancients said: "The beauty of calligraphy is that the spirit is the best." The layout is uneven, dense and sparse, corresponding from beginning to end, natural connection, priorities, virtual and real, the use of ink is just right in density, dryness and wetness, and the overall energy is accessible, lively, silent and rhythmic .

1. Character spacing

2. Line spacing

3. Column spacing

4. Font size

5. Font italic

6. Font thickness

7. Font width

8. Title and text level

9 , seal and writing levels

Good composition is balanced and does not have an unstable center of gravity. The three characters, rows and columns, are coordinated, the size is appropriate, the primary and secondary expressions are clearly hierarchical, and the characters, rows, columns, paragraphs, chapters and other elements are integrated into one with extraordinary momentum.

2. Appraisal

The work complies with the rules and regulations. The writing is reasonably arranged, the structure is accurate, the main strokes are prominent, the auxiliary strokes are clever, well-proportioned, the center of gravity is stable, the back is coordinated, the stipples echo, the strokes are powerful, the lines are full, thick and powerful, the center is the main one, the side strokes alternate, the squares and circles are regular, and the hidden and exposed rhyme .

The use of pen, word knotting, layout, use of ink, etc. either follow ancient methods or follow the rules of pen usage. In order to achieve "the rules will change naturally", excellent works must be "reasonable".

1. The writing is lively and full of vitality

2. The stipples are smooth and the structure is beautiful

3. The ink color is appropriate and the stroke order is regular

3. Appreciating brushes

The author’s skill and skill in controlling the brush. The style of the works may be public or restrained; grand or graceful... The author's spirit can be seen everywhere in the pen and ink, "strongness is contained in gracefulness, strength is contained in gracefulness", no matter what style , all depends on whether it is "penetrating the back of the paper and penetrating into the wood." This is the best way to determine the author's writing power.

A work that is weak and lacking in power will definitely not be a high-quality product.