The difference between square and round pens used in calligraphy:
The beauty of calligraphy lies in the use of the pen. It's time to find out what's important and do it all in a circle. The operation is very familiar and has its own ingenuity. Use a pen for squares and a pen for circles. When the brush is lifted, it is contained, and when it is paused, it is extended outward. The inner part is vigorous, and the outer extension is powerful. The inner part is the method of seal script, and the outer extension is the method of official script.
Everyone generally judges round pen (center) and square pen (side) as follows: a stroke of square and circle. It is mainly reflected at the two ends of the stroke and the turning point in the middle of the stroke. In addition, the front change of the round pen is mainly reflected in the thickness, length, and curvature of the stipple; the front change of the square brush is mainly reflected in the edges and corners of the stipple.
In calligraphy and painting, square brushes and round brushes are connected with many stroke factors. The round pen can be associated with inversion, center, hidden edge, lifting pen, turning pen, etc.; the square pen can be associated with cutting in, side edge, exposed edge, pen stroke, folding pen, etc. The square and round shape of the brush also directly reflects the square and round shape of the structure and body posture. Therefore, people think that the square and the circle are the guidelines for writing.
Introduction to calligraphy:
Calligraphy is a unique form of artistic expression of the beauty of words in China and surrounding countries and regions that have been deeply influenced by Chinese culture. Including Chinese calligraphy, Mongolian calligraphy, Arabic calligraphy and English calligraphy, etc. Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art unique to Chinese characters.
In a broad sense, calligraphy refers to the writing rules of text symbols. In other words, calligraphy refers to writing according to the characteristics and meaning of the text, using its calligraphy style, structure and organization to make it a beautiful work of art. Chinese calligraphy is an original expression art created by the Han people. It is known as: wordless poetry, lineless dance, pictureless painting, silent music, etc.
In December 2018, the General Office of the Ministry of Education announced that Shaoxing University of Arts and Sciences was a base for the inheritance of excellent Chinese traditional culture in calligraphy. On April 29, 2021, the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Education decided to establish the Chinese Calligraphy Education Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education after research.