The basic tools of calligraphy mainly include pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
1. Pen: The pen is the main tool for calligraphy creation, usually consisting of a pen barrel and brush bristles. The material and shape of the brush hairs have an important impact on the style and effect of calligraphy. Commonly used pen bristles are made of wolf hair, wool, and hair. Choose the appropriate brush bristles according to different needs and styles.
2. Ink: Ink is the pigment used in calligraphy creation, and it can be divided into two forms: ink block and ink. Ink sticks need to be ground into ink with water before use, while ink can be used directly. Choosing good quality ink blocks or inks can make your calligraphy works blacker and glossier.
3. Paper: Paper is the main carrier of calligraphy creation. Commonly used calligraphy papers include rice paper, raw edge paper, Yuan calligraphy paper, etc. Rice paper is a traditional paper used for calligraphy. It has the characteristics of good ink absorption and soft texture, and is suitable for writing various fonts and styles.
4. Inkstone: Inkstone is a tool for grinding ink. The commonly used inkstones used by Duan Qi include stone inkstone, pottery inkstone, porcelain inkstone, etc. The material and shape of the inkstone have an important impact on the grinding effect of the ink. Choosing the appropriate inkstone can make the ink more delicate and even.
The development history of calligraphy:
Calligraphy is an important part of traditional Chinese culture and has a long history and unique artistic charm. Its development process can be traced back thousands of years and has experienced multiple historical stages of evolution and development.
In the early development of calligraphy, oracle bone inscriptions, bronze inscriptions, etc. were the early forms of calligraphy. With the passage of time, different calligraphy styles such as seal script, official script, regular script, running script, and cursive script gradually formed, and formed their own unique artistic styles.
In the development process of calligraphy, calligraphers of all ages have continued to explore and innovate, forming many famous calligraphy schools and styles. For example, Wang Xizhi's running script, Yan Zhenqing's regular script, Mi Fu's cursive script, etc. are all outstanding representatives in the history of Chinese calligraphy.
Calligraphy is also combined with poetry, painting and other art forms to form many works of art with unique charm. For example, "Lanting Preface" and "Huang Tingjian's Poems" are masterpieces that combine calligraphy and poetry.
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In modern society, with the development of science and technology and changes in people's aesthetics, calligraphy is also constantly innovating and developing. Many modern calligraphers continue to explore new art forms and expression techniques on the basis of inheriting tradition, injecting new vitality and vitality into the art of calligraphy.