What factors are considered in the creation of calligraphy works?
Recently, I watched Mr. Huang Jian's calligraphy lecture, and I have a bit of learning experience in the chapters of calligraphy works, so I try to record the main points as follows for the reference of book lovers.
First, calligraphy works need to be conceived in advance. Now some people say that they are adaptable when they create, and do not prepare the first draft in advance. On the one hand, this may be because he has already written very well, and on the other hand, he is not serious about the work. Mr. Huang gave an example and said that it is easy to make a bowl, but if you make an official kiln bowl for the emperor, even if the technology is fine, it may take months or even years to conceive what it will look like. Create something good
Calligraphy works should be carefully conceived, and you can't see the paper, and you can write with a pen. The details should be thought out in advance, because the calligraphy cannot be added and must be completed at once.
Second, we must be familiar with the content of the text
Common poems and songs in the creation of prologue praise and the like, to be able to memorize.
It is necessary to understand the three elements of glyphs, meanings and sounds, and use glyphs to express a new look. The content is familiar, and the next pen will be affirmed, there is strength. It will also infuse the calligrapher's understanding of the content and mood into the pen and ink.
Of course, the influence of writing content on calligraphic expression is not absolute. In many cases, the content of the calligraphy itself is radiance.
It's a bit like listening to music, foreigners listen to Chinese songs, although they don't know what content they are singing, such as listening to "Jasmine", but they still like it, they appreciate the singing. Content and music together are more contagious, and they are not absolutely inseparable.
Third, we must consider the number of words written.
The number of words has a great influence on the chapter, too much is too little is not good layout. For example, if it is five or seven words, it is easy to arrange. Too long is too long to handle, too short to handle. For example, four words are difficult, and you need to do some special design, such as putting the signature inscription under the word. If there are too few words, only two words, it is even more difficult. For example, "color difficulty" versus "easy", which is a historical pair of names, is very good from a literary point of view, but if it is to be written as a couplet, it is not easy to deal with.
This must be considered in advance, repeatedly designed, and sometimes requires stupid methods, such as using origami methods, to fold out the squares and write them.
Fourth, choose good paper
There are many types of paper, including rice paper, raw edge paper, yuanshu paper, note paper, etc., rice paper also has raw paper, cooked paper, semi-cooked paper, etc., according to their own habits and needs to choose.
Also, whether it is written on the top side, or left empty on the four sides, how much of the four sides are empty must be considered.
The fifth is to choose the body of the book
If there is only one kind of book, there is no such problem, and if all kinds of books can be, then it is necessary to consider choosing a book style.
Different books have different interests. It should be determined according to the purpose and occasion.
For example, on solemn occasions, it is inappropriate to write wild grass.
Sixth, difficult words should be written correctly, words that are usually not easy to write should be written well, and repetitive words should be changed. This means that the work cow cannot have typos, cannot have too ugly words, and finally should not have the same words.
Seven questions to ask a good paragraph
The inscription includes the upper and lower paragraphs, and the upper paragraph includes who the work is sent to, and the symmetrical predicate and honorific should be written. The next paragraph includes signatures, stamps, dates and locations, etc. Where to write? How many words to write is very exquisite. Written on the cake. Poor writing destroys the integrity of the work.
