Couplets, also known as? "? A couple? ”？ 、? "? Couplets? ”？ 、? "? Post? ”？ , consisting of two pairs. Since the Qing Dynasty, couplets have become the medium of many calligraphers.
In the creation of couplets, running script is popular because of its practicality and convenience, so running script is more common in couplets. In recent years, the author has made some explorations and attempts in the creation of hard-pen calligraphy couplets. Here, I would like to talk about some experiences in the creation of hard-pen calligraphy couplets. Please criticize and correct me.
The content of couplets is not as good as that of brush calligraphy, and its paper and writing tools are limited to some extent. Generally speaking, the number of words in couplets should not be too short or too long, and seven to twelve words is appropriate. In the choice of content, philosophy of life, lyric expression and artistic theory are the main themes.
Paper selection and layout of hard pen calligraphy couplets? A4？ The paper size is appropriate, and the paper colors are mainly white, beige, antique and red. In the production of layout, we can use a computer (or pen) to imitate the form of brush calligraphy couplets to make two rows of vertical grids, and determine the length of vertical grids according to the number of words in the couplets. Vertical grids can also be printed with tiles of appropriate size, which is both beautiful and convenient for writing couplets.
The number of words in couplets is relatively less than that in poems. In order to achieve the effect of creation, the writing of each word should not be too small. If you write couplets with ordinary pens, it is inevitable that there will be a thin feeling, which will affect the expression of the momentum and charm of the whole work.
In recent years, the author tried to create hard-pen calligraphy couplets with artistic pens, which felt better than ordinary pens. Because the pen head of art brush is thick, the thickness of lines can be changed by adjusting its gestures when writing. Is the work written ok? "? Similar? ”？ Brush reflects the change of lines, which can well overcome the shortcomings of single lines of ordinary pens and make the charm and breath of works close to those of brush works.
The inscription and seal of hard-pen calligraphy couplets can refer to the inscription of brush calligraphy couplets. The person who subscribes to the book is usually the title of the other party, which can also be used as an annual fee; The next copy is written by the general department as the author's name and font size, and the year can also be written at the same time.
According to the number of words in the inscription, there are only titles of books that are poor and dozens of crosses that are long. Divided by the total number of rows, there are single-line titles, and general books are on the right side of the bottom line, and there are also double-line titles. It is common that one book is on the right side of the bottom line, and the other book falls on the left side of the bottom line and is usually low left and high right.
Seal is very important in creating hard-pen calligraphy couplets. The bright red seal can play a symbolic decorative role, but its significance lies in the effective balance of rules and regulations. Putting a seal on a key part can play a vital role. As for a hard-pen calligraphy, it is appropriate to affix several seals to the couplet.
It depends on the needs of the constitution. It's like playing Go. Often a child is full of vigor and vitality, and a child loses the overall situation. So, never go to a free place. At the same time, hard-pen calligraphy couplets should not be too large, and the inscription size should be appropriate.
In the overall expression form of hard-pen calligraphy couplet creation, we should not stick to the statutory formula, and the overall work should be interspersed with nature and look forward to life, giving people a sense of unity.