The "Stele of Ritual Instruments" is a representative work of the mature period of Eastern Han Dynasty official script. It is relatively standardized among Han official scripts and is one of the best examples for learning official script. What I bring to you below is the calligraphy of the collection of ritual monuments. I hope you like it.
Appreciate the calligraphy of the collection of ritual steles. Picture 1 of the calligraphy of the collection of ceremonial steles.
Picture 2 of the calligraphy of the collection of ceremonial steles.
The calligraphy of the collection of ritual steles. Picture 3
Picture 4 of the calligraphy set for the Ritual Vessel Stele
Picture 5 of the calligraphy for the Ritual Vessel Stele Collection
"The Ritual Vessel Stele" practice guide "Stele" is a representative work during the mature period of Eastern Han Dynasty official script. It is relatively standardized among Han official scripts and is one of the best examples for learning official script.
The full name of "The Stele of Ritual Utensils" is "The Stele of Ritual Utensils Built by the Prime Minister Han of Han Dynasty", Shanlin's "Stele of Han Imperial Order" and "Stele of Confucian Temple Built by Han Ming Mansion" were written in the second year of Emperor Yongshou of the Eastern Han Dynasty ( Inscribed in 156 AD), it was originally located in Lehuang, Dacheng Hall, Confucius Temple, Lu County (now Qufu, Jining, Shandong). According to the records of Wang Chang of the Qing Dynasty in "Inscriptions and Stone Collection", the stele is seven feet one inch high and three feet two inches wide. The main body of the stele has 16 lines and the full line has 36 characters; the back of the stele has 3 columns and 17 rows; the right side has 4 columns and 4 rows. ;3 columns on the left, 4 rows on the left. The inscription records Lu Xiang Han's order to renovate the Confucius Temple and make ritual utensils. The name and amount of money of the person who sponsored the erection of the monument are engraved on the underside and both sides of the monument. The inscriptions on the stele are complete. It is an important material for studying the art of Han Li.
1. Artistic style
The calligraphy of "The Stele of Ritual Vessels" is thin, vigorous and broad, with strong strokes. The pen tip is filled with strength, like a cadre Mo Xie, who is extremely sharp. Its structure, with its side in the middle and the sparse and beautiful parts inside, has always been regarded as the most important rule of official script.
Wang Shu of the Qing Dynasty commented on this stele in "Xuzhou Inscriptions and Postscripts": "The official method is based on the Han Dynasty. Each stele has its own uniqueness, and none are the same. This stele is the most unique, thin and thin." It is as strong as iron, and can change like a dragon. Every word is strange and unpredictable. ?He also said: ?However, the "Han Edict" is full of beauty and unprepared. It is thought to be pure but powerful, and it is thought to be powerful yet solemn. It has its own divisions and affiliations. There is no such superb monument. ?
The line texture of "The Ritual Vessel Stele" is somewhat different from other official script engravings in the Eastern Han Dynasty, such as "Zhang Qian's Stele" and "Cao Quan Stele". It belongs to the category of being upright, dignified, handsome and broad. Some of the calligraphy strokes in the inscriptions are as thin as a hair, with iron and silver hooks, strong and powerful; some are as thick as a brush broom, but have a lively rhythm and are not rigid. Although the lines are ups and downs, the whole story seems to be harmonious, and it is very successful in expressing the sense of power. Therefore, when studying "The Ritual Vessel Stele", you can choose a more flexible Jianhao pen and focus on practicing your writing power.
The strokes should be thin and strong but not delicate. The tip of the strokes should be thicker than other strokes. There should be a slight pause before finishing the stroke. The elasticity of the brush hair can be used to quickly lift the strokes, making the strokes fly, fresh and vigorous. Most of the "Swallowtail" paintings are square in shape and have a large proportion, making them look majestic and majestic.
In addition, this stele is divided into four sides, including the yang side and the yin side. The yang part of the stele has dignified characters and a relatively regular layout. It can be regarded as a representative of the style of the "Ritual Stele", so the hand should start from the yang part of the stele. But from an artistic point of view, the stele's shadow also has its own unique value. His brushwork is unrestrained and elegant, natural and interesting. The size of the characters is not uniform, and the rules of horizontal arrangement are also broken. He is extremely lyrical and pours more of the calligrapher's subjective spirit and temperament into the entire calligraphy. Therefore, the shadow of the stele is also Linxi. cannot be ignored.
2. Composition and ink color
The composition of the Yang part of the Stele of Ritual Vessels is orderly vertically and columns horizontally; the letter spacing is wide and the line spacing is dense. This kind of composition fully demonstrates the overall characteristics of harmony, dignity and beauty. The Yin part of the stele is often ordered vertically and without columns horizontally. There is a certain spacing between rows and uneven letter spacing. It is full of fluidity and the whole text is natural, smart and full of vitality.
When studying "The Ritual Vessel Stele", you can pay attention to some changes in the use of ink. Generally, when writing square pen, the ink color should be moist and not dull. Pay attention to the relationship between lines: thick lines occupy a more important position and are the main strokes of the entire character, with more concentrated power and heavy use of ink; while thin lines are in a auxiliary position and use light ink.
If we want to write a line with a square pen on the paper when we are studying, and the pen tip is out of ink at that time, then we might as well use a round pen on the paper to copy this line. Although as a copy of this line, the original appearance has been lost due to changes in the pen used, from the stele inscription to the ink calligraphy, the loss of this point shape has supplemented the strength of the entire character, which does not violate the so-called "relic" in calligraphy. Shape takes spirit? This principle. When studying the Ritual Vessel Stele, you should first focus on the organic whole composed of thick and thin lines, and maintain the strength of the characters.
3. Precautions for studying
1. Read the post carefully. Before studying "The Ritual Vessel Stele", you should read it thoroughly to understand its charm, style and characteristics. This is the so-called "reading post". Special attention should be paid to the difference in style characteristics between the yang and yin of the stele. Pay attention to the length, thickness, weight, back, turning and density and unevenness of the stipples of each character. In this way, it will be easy to get the rules and write the charm of "The Ritual Vessel Stele" when practicing.
2. The lines are strong and strong. The slender but powerful lines are a major feature of the Ritual Vessel Stele. When practicing, you should pay attention to the line arrangement and thickness changes of the characters, find out the consistency, personality and inheritance relationship between the characters, and use the writing techniques such as lifting, pressing, pausing and setting as well as the strokes or smooth strokes. The careful timing makes the lines elastic and strengthens the strength.
3. Pay attention to writing skills. From the perspective of brushwork, "The Ritual Vessel Stele" has rich brushwork and uses both square and circle. Even if the same square pen or round pen is used, there are different factors such as virtual reality and different points of contact. Therefore, when practicing, you must first choose a brush with a good sharp edge, and secondly, hold the upper part of the brush so that the brush can be lifted up and pressed down to create a contrast between the weight and weight of the lines. Studying this stele can better train your ability to use the house. In addition, lines and structure are important, but it is even more important to fully understand the aura of this stele, feel its brilliance, and strive to write words that are straight but not rigid, with graceful postures, clear and orderly, and full of ancient meaning.