Calligraphy is a unique art form of the Chinese nation. It expresses people's inner feelings and thoughts through the use of pen, ink and paper. Hard pen calligraphy is a kind of calligraphy that uses pens, pencils and other hard pens as tools to create works with aesthetic and artistic value by using the characteristics of line thickness, length and straightness.
The history of hard pen calligraphy can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. Calligraphers Han Yu and Liu Yuxi both created hard pen calligraphy works. With the passage of time, hard pen calligraphy has gradually developed into an independent art form. In modern times, hard pen calligraphy has become a compulsory content in primary and secondary education, and many calligraphy lovers also like to create their own works with hard pen.
Hard-pen calligraphy works are usually divided into regular script, running script, cursive script and other different fonts, each of which has its own unique style and characteristics. Among them, regular script is the most common font in hard pen calligraphy. Its strokes are correct and regular, and it is suitable for writing official documents and letters. Running script is more free and fluent, suitable for writing poems and letters. Cursive script is the most difficult font to write in hard pen calligraphy. His strokes are encouraging and random, which requires calligraphers to have high skill and basic skills to write good works.
The creation of hard-pen calligraphy works requires certain skills and methods. First of all, we must master the grip and strength of the pen, so that the thickness, length and weight of the strokes can be coordinated and balanced. Secondly, we should pay attention to the standardization and aesthetic feeling of glyphs, so that the works have good readability and appreciation. Finally, we should pay attention to the overall effect and layout of the work, so that the work has certain artistic and aesthetic value.
Generally speaking, hard pen calligraphy is a unique art form, which can not only express people's feelings and thoughts, but also improve people's aesthetic ability and cultural accomplishment. For calligraphy lovers, creating hard-pen calligraphy works is a kind of fun and enjoyment, and it is also a process of continuous learning and improvement.