As objects of imprinting, there are two most common types of Dharma stickers, one is black with white characters, which often come from rubbings of stele inscriptions, and the other is white with black characters, which are directly preserved ink marks.
There are two opinions on whether to write a monument or to write a post. One thinks that the ink is more important because it is the original; the other thinks that it is better to write the monument because the inscription is a kind of epigraphic style. source. In fact, these are their characteristics, but there is no absolute conclusion in practice.
The ink on the post is written directly on paper or other materials with pen and ink. It is the contact between the pen and the soft carrier, which can show many detailed changes, such as The ink color is thick and light, and the fine thread is drawn. Ink marks are related to the process of using the pen. You can see its movement in it. It is an intuitive presentation of the writing process and is related to time.
Stele carving is to carve the words on stone or wood first, and then transfer the content, which is equivalent to secondary summary and processing based on the ink marks. It is conceivable that the details and changes presented by the soft pen cannot be achieved by the blade. Therefore, compared with the ink marks, the inscriptions lack many delicate details. However, the knife carved on the stone artificially increases the resistance, so it presents a more delicate inscription. Powerful beauty.
Due to the characteristics of the engraver, the stele inscription is clean and clear. Compared with the ink ink, it is more inclined to an overall summary and can better present the structure of a word. The post is very much like a plant that grows luxuriantly in summer. Its details and movements restore its spirit and rhythm. The fine threads brought about by the pen and the subtle changes in the shades of ink on the paper are all things that cannot be achieved in inscriptions.
The characters in "The Preface to the Holy Teaching" and "The Preface to Lanting" are both written by Wang Yizhi. The former was compiled by the monk Huairen and made into inscriptions for dissemination, while the latter was written directly in handwriting. Putting the two together, the difference and the amount of detail presented are clear at a glance.
Preface to the Holy Teaching of Collection of Characters
Preface to Lanting
Words are like people, with blood, flesh and blood. The bones must first grow, and then the flesh and blood can adhere to them. Then extend to the outer decoration. You can first use stele carvings to lay the foundation and establish an overall general structural feeling, and then move into ink, understand the subtle details and the smoothness of writing, and pursue the detailed movement changes in inheritance, transfer, and integration. These two are a good way to complementary and balanced.
After writing a post for a long time, it is easy to develop slipperiness and a mature and charming appearance. At this time, you can find balance in the inscriptions. If you write a lot of inscriptions on a stele, it is easy for you to imitate the texture of knife carvings with a pen. If this is the case, it can be cured by using ink marks. Steles and posts are a combination that counteracts and promotes each other. In learning, the integration and integration between them is very important, and you must make good use of them according to your specific situation.