Vertical hook, as its name implies, refers to a swimming stroke that bends obliquely from above. In calligraphy, the vertical hook usually appears as a word or a part of a word, which often reflects the calligrapher's personality and artistic style. Next, I'll introduce the swimming style and characteristics of the vertical hook to you.
1. Start and close of vertical hook
The vertical hook generally starts from the upper left corner or the upper right corner, and draws obliquely downwards to form a long hook shape. The knot pen is made of short horizontal skimming. It should be noted that the hook part of the vertical hook should not be too wide, otherwise it will lose its beautiful posture and image.
2. Stability of vertical hook
Because the end of the vertical hook is relatively small, it needs strong control when writing to prevent problems with clarity and consistency. In addition, in the process of writing, it is necessary to avoid excessive pressure at the end of the vertical hook, which can effectively avoid the defect and skew of the font.
3. Aesthetic characteristics of vertical hook
Compared with other strokes, the vertical hook is usually considered to have a sense of strength and fluency, and at the same time it has an unusual aesthetic charm. Sometimes, calligraphers will create more personalized vertical hooks according to the characteristics of their own fonts and their own aesthetic preferences, and enhance their aesthetic contribution to the whole work.
4. Classification of vertical hooks
In calligraphy, vertical hooks can be divided into straight hooks and curved hooks. Straight hook usually refers to the structure of straight strokes bending from top to bottom, only swept by a small cross. The curved hook is developed on the basis of the vertical hook. Through the bending and prominent radian of the stroke, a more virtual, rhythmic and sculptural stroke form is formed.
To sum up, the vertical hook is a highly personalized and aesthetic value in calligraphy art. It needs a lot of practice and hard training to get ahead, and combined with personal aesthetic characteristics and style, it can create more beautiful works. I hope this article can help you better understand the brushwork and characteristics of vertical hooks, and improve your calligraphy level and artistic pursuit.