I. Interpretation
Eight strokes of the word Yong is China's calligraphy rule, which is actually the eight strokes of the word Yong, representing the general strokes in China's calligraphy, namely, eight strokes of "side, twist, crossbow, shovel, strategy, grazing, pecking and licking".
Second, the origin of the eight-character method
According to legend, Wang Xizhi, a great calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, spent several years writing the word "Yong". In his view, this word has eight methods of regular script Write the word "Yong" well, and you can write anything well. Later, Sun Zhiyong, the seventh generation of Wang Xizhi, passed this "Eight Methods of Yongzi" to Yu Shinan. Later it was handed down by many calligraphers.
What are the writing requirements for permanent characters and eight methods? practical application
I. Writing requirements
1, the point is the side, and the front of the side is steep, so brush it to close the front;
2, the horizontal is le, the paper falls on the front, rushing back slowly, and can't be flat with the front;
3, the straight pen should be hard, not too straight, too straight, stiff and weak, but you must see the curve in the straight;
4, the hook is a shackle, and the pen protrudes in front, so that the force is concentrated on the nib;
5, Yang Heng is the policy, and straight strokes, the strength is at the end of the pen;
6, long for prey, straight pen, slightly fat before, force;
7, the abbreviation of peck, write left, fast and sharp;
8, awkward with a pen, falling against the wind, folding the front slowly, and closing the front is important.
Second, the practical application
Each stroke in 1 and Yong Ba Zi method has its own specific form and writing method. By learning and mastering these strokes, calligraphers can better understand and master the structure and writing rules of Chinese characters. In addition, the eight-character method can also help calligraphers to better grasp the elements such as font, structure and composition in the creative process, and improve the artistic and aesthetic value of calligraphy.
2. When practicing calligraphy, the eight-character method is also one of the most important basic exercises. Through repeated practice and pondering, you can gradually master the writing skills and essentials of various strokes and improve your writing level.