Hard pen calligraphy mainly refers to the calligraphy art of writing with hard pen. The pen holder is flat and moderate in hardness. Common pen shapes include quill pens, rhodium-plated pens, straight pens and tape measures. Materials are steel, copper, iron and other metal materials. The nib is divided into hard nib and soft nib. Hard pen nib is cut from steel sheet, with smooth nib and strong ink permeability. It can be used for all kinds of writing, including cursive script, regular script and official script. In hard pen calligraphy, pen is generally used to write, and the paper is often Xuan paper and Xuan paper.
Hard pen calligraphy is a relatively simple form of calligraphy. Compared with soft pen calligraphy, it is more standardized and regular, so it is more suitable for beginners to practice. Hard-pen calligraphy is characterized by clear lines, conciseness, fullness and straightness, and is suitable for writing official documents, notices, letters and manuscripts used in office situations. At the same time, the materials and forms of hard-pen calligraphy often pay more attention to the accuracy and rigor of conveying information.
When learning hard-pen calligraphy, we should pay attention to mastering the correct posture and brushwork, mastering the accurate strokes and stroke order, and cultivating accurate glyphs. At the same time, we should also master the basic skills of hard pen calligraphy, such as modeling, modeling, speed, feeling and conformity. In the process of practice, we need to pay attention to the training of pen power and gestures, make appropriate practice plans, and constantly consolidate and improve our skills.
The benefits of practicing calligraphy
1, Physical and mental exercise: Calligraphy practice is an activity that requires meticulous patience and concentration, which helps to relieve emotions and stress, and at the same time improves attention, hand-eye coordination and meditation ability. It is necessary to keep breathing continuously when practicing calligraphy, which is helpful to relax and improve physical fitness.
2. Enhance creativity: Calligraphy art is a creative activity. Through practice, imagination and creativity can be stimulated, personal unique aesthetic perception and consciousness can be cultivated, personal artistic talent can be brought into play, and beneficial experience and resources can be accumulated for personal development.
3. Improve cultural quality: With the continuous development of society, the requirements for personal cultural quality are getting higher and higher. Practicing calligraphy is helpful to strengthen personal knowledge and understanding of traditional culture and improve personal artistic accomplishment and cultural quality.
4. Filling spiritual emptiness: There are many problems in contemporary society, such as spiritual emptiness, stress, anxiety, etc. Calligraphy practice helps to make up for the negative effects brought by these problems and provide individuals with positive spiritual sustenance and pleasant life experience.