What kind of calligraphy lines are good lines?

Good calligraphy works, predecessors also summed up many characteristics, good calligraphy lines, should have the following requirements.

First, the center stroke increases the three-dimensional sense of the line. Calligraphers attach great importance to the strokes in the center. They think whether a pen has a three-dimensional effect is the main factor. In the usual paddling practice, this aspect of training has also been strengthened. The strokes of middle stroke and side stroke are easy to see. On time, it shows the outstanding paper surface and the effect of penetrating into the paper.

The second is to raise the control line to increase the toughness of strokes. In the writing process of each stroke, it is the key to show toughness and expressiveness and control the strength of strokes. Pressure boosting plays an important role in adjusting stroke change. If you don't press it, the written words appear stiff and dull. This is a taboo for calligraphers. If we carefully observe the famous copybooks of Jin, Tang and later generations, we will find that in their calligraphy, lifting and pressing can be seen everywhere. Only by continuous improvement can the lines written be tough. And these energetic lines are the cornerstone of their calligraphy monument.

Third, adjust the writing speed and Xu Chi to increase the rhythm of lines. Many famous calligraphers pay great attention to the speed of writing when creating, starting from Xu Chi. They believe that calligraphy, like music, pays attention to rhythm, which also reflects the unity between different artistic categories. Even some calligraphers think that rhythm is the life and spiritual soul of calligraphy. This writing speed changes the thickness of strokes by lifting and pressing on paper. This change is like the notes of music, which are light and heavy, slow and urgent, and rhythmic. Lines have a rhythmic rhythm, and when people look at them, they will have emotional fluctuations with the change of this rhythm, which also gives people artistic enjoyment.

Fourth, pay attention to the quality of strokes and improve the texture of lines. The quality of calligraphy depends on the texture of lines. A remarkable feature of the so-called Jianghu style is that it doesn't pay attention to the quality of line strokes, and it is in a hurry when writing, and the lines are rough and broad, giving people a great sense of randomness. The texture of lines needs to be carefully cared for in terms of strength, moistening, smoothness and delicacy of brush strokes. The so-called "heavy as a cloud" and "light as a cicada" in the book spectrum; The descriptions of "A Thousand Miles of Clouds", "Rocks Falling" and "Long Live the Dead Vine" are just to emphasize the texture of lines.