In the history of calligraphy in China, besides Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing, Su Dongpo and others, there is also a person with the most far-reaching influence, namely Zhao Mengfu, a calligrapher of the Yuan Dynasty. His calligraphy level established the atmosphere of restoring ancient ways in Yuan Dynasty, and influenced the calligraphy research of later generations.
The introduction of brush calligraphy is based on the punctuality of the basic strokes, and according to the advanced order of strokes: point → horizontal → vertical → skimming → grasping → hook → picking → folding, step by step, the psychological methods of using the pen, using the pen, exerting strength, exerting strength and using ink are analyzed in detail. Let beginners fully understand the characteristics of the brush and control the brush flexibly.
In a short time, I became familiar with the basic brushwork of the eight-character method, and with the analysis of ten basic font structures, I learned the essentials of font combination, and gradually entered the infinite wonderland of calligraphy.
When learning Chinese characters, we should combine copying with copying. The so-called copying is to put the copybook under the relatively transparent calligraphy paper and "paint it red" with a pen according to the words on the copybook. It is required that the handwriting of the pen should not exceed the strokes of the brush, but should be written in the middle of the stippling on the copybook. In this way, over time, it is easy to learn the structure of words in copybooks.
Matters needing attention
To practice calligraphy well, we should pay attention to the following points:
(1) Establish a correct idea of learning calligraphy: "Words take a hundred days to work", and the practice of calligraphy needs the spirit of hard work, preparation and perseverance. Don't give up halfway
(2) Choose a suitable writing tool: "Four Treasures of the Study" is a tool to prepare for practicing Chinese characters. To choose the appropriate use, the so-called "if a worker wants to do a good job, he must first sharpen his tools." If you choose it improperly, it will affect the efficiency and progress of the exercise. Beginners can choose wolf hair or double-headed brush first. Be sure to clean it after use, dry and straighten the bristles, and take good care of them, so as to prolong the service life of the brush!
(3) Starting from block letters, gradually enter the pen: to practice calligraphy, you should choose a suitable method. You should start with simple capital letters. Generally speaking, it is more advantageous to write ten centimeters square, but it should not be too small. Step by step, don't aim too high, haste makes waste. We should lay a good foundation for calligraphy practice.