What does vertical calligraphy mean?

Vertical calligraphy refers to the rotated calligraphy works, which are presented vertically. Traditional calligraphy works are generally presented horizontally, that is, from left to right and from top to bottom. However, vertical calligraphy works also occupy a place in the history of calligraphy, whether it is regular script, running script or cursive script, as long as the direction of calligraphy is adjusted by rotation, it can become vertical.

In the calligraphy exhibition, the vertical calligraphy works have a different charm and breath. Because its layout is different from the traditional horizontal version, it is more compact, short and powerful, giving people a different feeling. Some calligraphers innovate on the basis of tradition, writing famous sayings and epigrams in vertical versions or writing couplets, which increases the artistic and aesthetic value of their works.

In the process of practicing calligraphy, you can also improve your calligraphy skills through vertical printing. Compared with traditional calligraphy, vertical calligraphy has slightly different difficulties and skills in typesetting and ink printing and dyeing. Practicing vertical calligraphy can increase the mastery of writing strength and improve the skills of ink printing and dyeing. In short, for calligraphy lovers and cultural lovers, it is very rewarding to know vertical calligraphy.