First, observe the overall layout and composition.
First of all, observe the whole work from a distance and feel its overall layout and composition. The composition of calligraphy works refers to the arrangement and combination of words and lines, which is an important part of calligraphy works. Good composition can make the whole work more harmonious and beautiful, giving people a comfortable and natural feeling.
At the same time, we should also pay attention to the momentum and rhythm of the work, whether it can guide the audience's eyes and let people appreciate the artistic conception and emotion expressed by the author along the strokes, glyphs and blanks of the work.
Second, taste the quality and change of lines.
Line is the basic element of calligraphy and the foundation of calligraphy works. Therefore, when appreciating calligraphy works, we should pay attention to observing the quality and changes of lines. Good lines should have a strong sense of rhythm and rhythm, which can show the author's emotion and personality. At the same time, we should also pay attention to whether the starting, moving and closing of lines can properly show the characteristics and essence of various strokes.
Third, observe the knot and shape.
The knot refers to the structure and shape of each word. A good knot should be smooth, symmetrical and harmonious, which can show the beauty of form and connotation of each word. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the change of the size, position and angle of each word, and whether it can be properly integrated into the whole work.
Fourth, experience the color of ink and use a pen.
Ink color and pen use are the soul of calligraphy works. Good ink color should be appropriate in shades and distinct in layers, which can express the author's emotion and personality. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the skills and methods of using the pen, and whether we can properly use different strokes such as center, side and hidden front to show the characteristics and styles of various strokes.
Five, understand the author and creative background
Knowing the author's life background, artistic style and the situation when he created this work will help us to understand the work more deeply. At the same time, we should also pay attention to understanding the historical background and cultural environment of the works, and whether it can reflect the social outlook and cultural characteristics at that time.
Sixth, watch and taste repeatedly.
A good calligraphy work needs to be watched and tasted repeatedly in order to understand its essence more deeply. The more times you watch it, the deeper your understanding and knowledge of the work will be. At the same time, we should constantly learn to improve our aesthetic level and artistic accomplishment in order to better appreciate and understand the beauty of calligraphy works.