Is it necessary to put a cloth under the paper when painting Chinese painting? what is the purpose?

1, that's glue, a kind of cotton cloth, usually black on a white background, usually 5 mm thick.

2. Chinese painting uses a lot of ink in its creation, and there will be problems of impregnation. This is also the origin of the five colors of ink in traditional Chinese painting, which can create many beautiful effects.

3. This layer of cloth is mainly used to absorb ink to prevent the painting from being impregnated and affect the overall effect of the painting.

4. Many painting and calligraphy cities, antique streets and study shops can be bought. The quality is good and bad, and the better one is not easy to fall off.