Qi Quan (an artistic symbol of ancient Chinese literati)

Lacquer power is an artistic symbol commonly used by ancient Chinese literati in calligraphy creation. Lacquer is a special tool made of lacquer, shaped like a pen holder, used to load and dispense ink. The use of lacquer is not just a tool, but more importantly the cultural connotation and artistic value it represents. Below I will introduce the origin and use of lacquer power.

The origin of lacquer power

The origin of lacquer power can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou dynasties in ancient China. At that time, lacquer was a very precious material and was considered an item with mysterious and magical powers. In ancient times, lacquer was widely used to decorate and protect utensils, and lacquer is an important product in lacquer craftsmanship. The production of lacquer rights requires multiple processes, including material selection, cutting, polishing, painting and other steps. The production process is very cumbersome.

How to use lacquer power

Lacquer power played an important role in the calligraphy creation of ancient literati. There are several steps to use lacquer:

1. Preparation: First, you need to prepare lacquer, ink and paper. The choice of lacquer should be determined according to your own preferences and writing habits. Generally, there are many shapes to choose from, such as straight, curved, round, etc.

2. Prepare ink: Pour an appropriate amount of ink into the ink cartridge, and then dip the lacquer into the ink. Before dipping in ink, you can soak the paint in clean water for a period of time to ensure that the paint absorbs ink evenly.

3. Writing skills: Gently place the lacquer dipped in ink on the paper, and then gently press the lacquer with your fingers to make the ink seep out from the lacquer to form ink marks. When writing, pay attention to controlling the strength and speed to ensure smooth and stable handwriting.

4. Adjust the amount of ink: As needed, you can control the shade of the writing by adjusting the amount of ink on the paint. If you want the effect of thick ink and heavy color, you can dip in more ink; if you want the effect of light ink and clear color, you can dip in less ink.

The artistic symbol of lacquer power

Lacquer power is not only a calligraphy tool, but more importantly, the cultural connotation and artistic symbol it represents. The use of lacquer requires a long period of practice and accumulation. Only by mastering the correct usage methods and techniques can you be able to write fluent and charming handwriting freely.

Lacquer Quan played an important role in the calligraphy creation of ancient literati. It was not only a tool, but also a symbol of spirit. Lacquer power represents the persistence and persistence of ancient literati in their pursuit of art. It contains the literati's emotions and thoughts, which are expressed through writing. The use of lacquer power requires literati to have certain artistic accomplishments and aesthetic concepts. Only by truly understanding the connotation and significance of lacquer power can we apply it to calligraphy creation and create beautiful and unique works.

End

Through the introduction of lacquer power, we can see its important position in the artistic creation of ancient Chinese literati. Lacquer power is not only a calligraphy tool, but also an artistic symbol and cultural heritage. It represents the persistence and persistence of ancient literati in their pursuit of art. Through the use and writing of lacquer power, literati expressed their emotions and thoughts. The use of lacquer requires a long period of practice and accumulation. Only by mastering the correct usage methods and techniques can you be able to write fluent and charming handwriting freely. I hope that by understanding lacquer power, more people can recognize and appreciate the unique charm of this ancient cultural heritage.