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Calligraphy is one of the traditional arts in China, which has a long history and profound cultural connotation. Learning calligraphy requires step by step, mastering basic strokes and techniques. Here are some suggestions for getting started with calligraphy:
1, ready:
Four Treasures of the Study: Brush, ink, rice paper and inkstone are essential tools for calligraphy. Choosing a set of Four Treasures of the Study with good quality is the basis of learning calligraphy.
Posture: Sit up straight, stay comfortable and relax your wrists. This is the basic posture of writing. Correct posture helps to improve the comfort and stability of writing.
2. Basic strokes:
Horizontal, vertical, left and right strokes: the basis of learning calligraphy is inseparable from these four basic strokes. Practice these basic strokes and master the beginning, end and order of strokes.
3. Commonly used fonts:
Regular script and running script: Regular script is an orthodox calligraphy font, and running script is a cursive form of regular script. Beginners can start with regular script and gradually transition to running script to master the writing characteristics of different fonts.
4. Copy:
Famous works: select some famous calligraphers' works to copy and learn their brushwork, structure and pen and ink skills. Copying is helpful to improve the understanding and sentiment of calligraphy art.
5, copybook learning:
Standardized copybooks: Learning with standardized copybooks can help beginners master the standardization of glyphs and the correct stroke order. Gradually improve the sensitivity to the glyph structure.
6. Experience with your heart:
Artistic conception expression: Calligraphy is not only the writing of glyph, but also the expression of emotion and artistic conception. When writing, feel every movement with your heart and inject your personal feelings and thoughts.
7, pay attention to the rhythm and intensity:
Rhythm: Calligraphy has its own unique rhythm and rhyme, so we should pay attention to the coordination and balance between strokes to make the whole look beautiful.
Mastering strength: different fonts and writing styles need to master different strength, and gradually master how to use pen and ink in practice.
8. Keep practicing:
Practice writing every day: practice writing for a certain period of time every day, accumulate experience and form the habit of writing.
Regular summary: review the achievements of your calligraphy practice regularly, find out the shortcomings, and constantly improve.
9. Join a calligraphy class or club:
Learning exchange: Joining calligraphy classes or joining calligraphy clubs, exchanging experiences with other learners and learning from each other can speed up progress.
10, enjoy the calligraphy exhibition:
Broaden your horizons: Visiting calligraphy exhibitions and appreciating famous works can stimulate your interest in learning and broaden your aesthetic horizons.
Learning calligraphy is a process that needs long-term accumulation, so you should be patient and persistent. Through constant practice, study and practice, I gradually mastered the skills of calligraphy and formed my own unique style. Calligraphy is not only an art, but also a way of self-cultivation. I hope you will have fun and achievements in the process of learning calligraphy.