"Ink" is an ancient and important cultural object, which represents an important tool of writing and painting art in China traditional culture, and also carries profound historical and cultural connotations.
Historical origin: the history of ink can be traced back to ancient times, and there was original ink as early as Shang and Zhou Dynasties. With the passage of time, the manufacturing technology of ink has been continuously improved, and it has gradually evolved into a way of grinding ink blocks and dipping them in water.
Production and raw materials: ink is generally made of tobacco ink, pine smoke or cypress smoke, and then added with glue, spices and other raw materials to grind. The quality and color of ink are influenced by many factors, such as raw materials, grinding technology and storage methods.
Calligraphy and painting: In the field of calligraphy and painting, ink is widely used. China's calligraphy advocates "freehand brushwork in ink and wash", and shows profound artistic conception and emotion through different brush and ink techniques, which has become the core of calligraphy art.
Cultural connotation: Ink is not only a writing tool, but also contains profound cultural connotation. Ancient China literati often used "ink" as a metaphor for their own connotation and cultivation. At the same time, "ink" also symbolizes a deep, heavy and implicit character.
Inheritance and innovation: In modern times, although there are new writing tools, ink is still valued and inherited. Many painters and painters still insist on using ink to express their artistic creation, but there are also new ink and wash developments and innovations.
Significance of Ink: Ink is not only a tool for writing and painting, but also a symbol of China traditional culture. It bears the people's understanding and pursuit of literature, art and life in China for thousands of years, and represents the profound cultural heritage of China.
Generally speaking, ink painting is an indispensable part of traditional culture, which witnessed the continuation and inheritance of China culture in a unique way. As an important tool of calligraphy and painting, ink and wash has penetrated into all aspects of China culture, inheriting the aesthetic feelings and wisdom of literati.