How much white space is left around calligraphy works?

The blank space around calligraphy works depends on the size of the words. Generally, leave half a word to one word in large regular script or Chinese script, with more small letters and one word in cursive script, which is closer to the left and right. The word "blank space" means that in the artistic creation of calligraphy and painting, the corresponding blank space is intentionally left, so that the picture and composition of the whole work are more harmonious and exquisite, leaving room for imagination.

Calligraphy works are a relatively complete form of expression of calligraphy art and also a form of entertainment. The styles of calligraphy works mainly include nave, banners, horizontal curtains, couplets, plaques, long scrolls and fan faces. The picture on the left shows the banner work of Teacher Nanshan's official script.

A Style of China's Painting and Calligraphy. It is square. Usually, four-foot rice paper is cut into two pieces, two feet high and two feet wide, or four-foot rice paper is cut into eight pieces, which is called "short film bucket" or "short film bucket".

Dou Fang is a square work written vertically. Writing content is generally four to six lines. Because there are many rows and columns, we should attach great importance to the size, opening and closing, echo and rhythm change of text layout. Pay attention to the primary and secondary relationship between words and inscriptions when creating. Generally, the text of a paragraph is smaller than the text, so it should be natural and vivid, and it should not be flush with the text from top to bottom. The seal is smaller than the letter, so you need to leave one more word.