Attention should be paid to learning calligraphy
1. Selection of calligraphy
Calligraphy is an art science, and learning calligraphy cannot help but draw on the experience of predecessors. There is a big difference between having this reference and not having this reference. There are distinctions between literary nobility, high and low. Being able to write does not mean mastering the art of calligraphy. Only by mastering the techniques and knowledge of calligraphy skillfully can one start from writing from general practicality to create calligraphy art that is mainly for appreciation. Mastering calligraphy techniques involves a process from incompetence to proficiency, from low-level to advanced.
To learn calligraphy, you must inherit the experience of your predecessors. You must first choose a template for writing, that is, choose a calligraphy calligraphy. Choosing posts means worshiping the ancients as teachers.
The high achievements of the calligraphy art of my country's outstanding calligraphers in the past dynasties were also developed on the basis of learning the calligraphy art of their predecessors. Through long-term practice, they formed their own set of rules in the construction and movement of calligraphy, and created their own unique style, which was loved by people, making their works immortal through the ages and becoming a model for future generations to learn calligraphy. Later scholars mastered their writing rules, laid a solid foundation for forming their own artistic style, and were able to become successful in the art of calligraphy.
Therefore, post selection is very important. After choosing a good post, you must study it respectfully. If you learn it vividly, it is called "entering the post". Some people are afraid that they will not be able to jump out after learning the image, and they have doubts. In fact, it is unnecessary. Just as Ni Sumen of the Ming Dynasty said in "On Calligraphy": "One of the ancient masters must be regarded as the master, with a certain door and courtyard, and a firm foothold. He should be immersed in it day and night. Make sure that the brush strokes are similar, so that people can know what they are when they look at them. Even if this kind of direct sect praises me or slanders me, I will not be moved by it." If he is distracted, it will affect the practice of basic skills. Once you have truly mastered the rules of a calligraphy master, and every word you write is truly "the direct descendant of this school," then your basic skills will have a certain foundation, and you will have a certain understanding and research of the structure and brushwork of calligraphy. Through practice, on the basis of improving the understanding of the art of calligraphy, and then looking for a few more calligraphy posts, studying them, and knowing their strengths and weaknesses, coupled with the improvement of other literary and artistic accomplishments, through continuous practice and exploration, we can form Your own artistic style, this is "posting". This is what one pursues in life.
2. Posture and pen holding
When starting to practice calligraphy and writing, you must pay attention to correct posture and develop good habits. Whether the writing posture is correct or not is not only closely related to writing well, but also affects people's health. Many people's back and cervical spine vision diseases are caused by not paying attention to their standing and sitting postures. Writing not only relies on the movement of fingers and wrists, but also affects the whole body, especially the waist, when writing large characters. It is said in "Mrs. Wei's Brush Formation Picture": "When the strokes are made, the strokes are waved and bent, and all the efforts must be made to deliver them." Every stroke of writing big characters involves the functions of the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, waist and all parts of the body. Therefore, correct posture can enable these parts to cooperate closely and move together, so that the brush can run smoothly, write various hard, soft and clumsy strokes, and ensure the verticality of the parts and lines of the characters. If you develop the habit of writing with your head tilted, the words you write will be in incorrect positions. If a word is not in the right position, a line will not be written straight. In this case, the work will be unsatisfactory. If you press your chest tightly on the table while sitting and writing, it will hinder your breathing and affect your health in the long run.
3. Brushwork
The charm and mood of calligraphy works are mainly expressed through brushwork, structure and composition. Brushwork and structure are the main techniques of calligraphy creation.
Brushwork is the method of using the pen, also known as the use of the pen or the movement of the pen. It refers to how the pen runs on the paper and how to write dots.
The structure is also called the frame or structure, which is the combination of stipples.
What is the relationship between brushwork and structure? Should I learn calligraphy first or structure first? The ancients believed that calligraphy came first with brushwork. For example, Wang Xizhi wrote in "The Theory of Stroke Movement" that: "If your calligraphy is not straight, you don't need to adjust the ends. You must use the brush first." Zhang Huaiguan of the Tang Dynasty said in "Ten Tips for Using the Pen": "The pen is the best way to write." Zhao Mengfu of the Yuan Dynasty said: "To learn calligraphy, using the pen is the first priority."
In modern times, Mr. Qi Gong advocated that calligraphy should give priority to structure, which is not unreasonable.
Just like a building, whether it is square or round, whether it is a tower, a palace, or a temple or a church, the structure must be set up first. With the roof trusses, the basic outline will come out, and after adding decorations, it will become various buildings. The structure of calligraphy is like the skeleton of a building, and the brushwork is like the decoration in the building. Of the two, structure seems to be more important. But in fact, it is difficult to separate structure and brushwork. Calligraphy cannot be complete without one. The structure of fonts restricts the writing techniques. For example, seal script, official script, regular script, running script, and cursive script all have different writing techniques, and each pen has its own characteristics. At the same time, the brushwork gives the structure various postures and beautifies the various forms of the structure.
In terms of order, it is important to talk about structure first. If the structure is out of balance, it is difficult to remedy it with brushwork. Of course, if you don’t pay attention to brushwork, you will lose the "beauty of the skin" in the art of calligraphy. Therefore, we should not only pay attention to the structure, but also pay great attention to the brushwork.