Requirement 1: Knot
That is, the frame structure of words is divided into white cloth. All kinds of books and genres have their own unique structure, just like painters' paintings, which are scattered and orderly, rich but not only, but also have singularity, density and other forms. It follows the principles of balance and symmetry, conforms to certain regulations, and cannot be rigid or shoddy.
Element 2: Composition
Refers to the overall layout of calligraphy works. It is required to take care of each other from top to bottom, left and right, and the overall distribution is orderly. The beauty of composition is the highest realm pursued by calligraphers. If the composition is well done, even if individual words are not artistic, they can be covered by the beauty of composition.
Element 3: Use a pen
Using a pen refers to the way of writing with a pen. Generally speaking, there are Fang Bi, round pen, sharp pen, priorities and so on. It requires strength and texture, strewn at random, rich in curve beauty and image beauty.
Element 4: rhythm
It is the movement, fluctuation, dryness and other changes of strokes and lines, which are rhythmic, rhythmic and interdependent. For example, Su Shi's "Crane Flying" is like a crane spreading its wings and flying freely; Han Yu's Flying Kites and Jumping Fish has a sense of rhythm that "the sky is high and birds can fly, and the sea is wide and the fish jumps".
Element 5: Style
It is an overall artistic effect composed of structure, composition, pen and ink, rhythm, etc. The style is subtle and bold, simple and beautiful, vigorous and childish. For example, Li Bai's calligraphy is wild and unrestrained, bold and elegant. There is a picture of his "Loutai Tie" in Beijing Museum. The whole post is magnificent, the brushwork is vigorous, the size is patchy, and it is full of heroic spirit and brilliant charm.