First, the brush
Brush is a traditional writing tool originated in China, and it is also a traditional painting tool invented by ancient people in China in production practice. For thousands of years, the writing brush has made outstanding contributions to the creation of the splendid culture of the Chinese nation and the promotion of cultural exchanges between the Chinese nation and all ethnic groups in the world.
The origin of the brush can be traced back to the Neolithic Age, when there were objects similar to the brush in China. The real inventor of the brush is generally considered to be Meng Tian, a general in the Qin Dynasty. Meng Tian improved the pen and turned it into a modern writing brush.
A brush usually consists of a pen holder and a nib. The pen holder is made of bamboo tube, ivory, jade tube, rosewood and enamel, and the bristles are mostly animal hair. There are many kinds of brushes with different names and specifications, but they can be divided into three types according to their performance: hard brush, soft brush and double brush. Hard hair includes purple hair, wolf hair, mouse hair and so on. Soft hair includes wool, chicken feathers and so on. Double brushes are made of a mixture of hard hair and soft hair.
Second, ink.
Ink is a black pigment used in ancient China when writing and painting. It generally refers to a black liquid or solid on the market, and it is an essential item for writing. Ink is made of soot, pine smoke, glue and other materials. It is a kind of black pigment invented by ancient people in China in long-term practice.
When writing, people first grind the inkstone with water to produce ink for writing with a brush. This black ink is a colloidal liquid, and its color is very dark and will not fade for a long time. In ancient times, ink was not only an indispensable article in writing, but also an important carrier of cultural inheritance.
Ink has a long history and a wide variety, which can be divided into solid ink and liquid ink. Among them, solid ink can be divided into Mo Ding, ink block and other different forms, while liquid ink refers to the ink directly extruded when used.
Third, rice paper.
Xuan paper is one of the traditional handmade paper varieties in China, which is produced in Jingxian County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province. Jingxian county is located in the southern edge of mid-latitude, classified by meteorological indicators, and belongs to the humid climate of north subtropical and subtropical monsoon. The climate is mild, the rainfall is abundant, and the light resources are abundant, with distinct spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Xuan paper is famous for its soft and delicate texture, which is suitable for conveying the artistic expression of China's paintings and calligraphy. The preparation method comprises steaming and bleaching the bark of Pteroceltis tatarinowii, and adding various fruit juices.
As a traditional Chinese handicraft, Xuan paper has the characteristics of soft and tough texture, smooth as jade, non-decaying, ever-changing Mo Yun and so on. Enjoy the reputation of "Millennium Life Paper" and be known as "National Treasure". Painting with inscriptions on rice paper, Mo Yun is clear, well-organized, full of backbone, magnificent, thick but not muddy, light but not gray, and its calligraphy and painting are vivid and shiny on paper.