The xianzhang evolved from the seal engraved with auspicious characters in the Qin and Han dynasties, and the atmosphere after the Song and Yuan dynasties was quite popular, and the name was "xianzhang", but in fact, it was not "idle". In modern times, Xianzhang has developed into an indispensable part of chinese painting and calligraphy.
The content of the idle chapter is very extensive and interesting, and the calligrapher or painter either draws up his own words and sentences, or captures aphorisms and aphorisms in the idle chapter to show his understanding of life and art.
Yan Zhenqing's "Sacrifice Nephew Manuscript"
1. Introduction to the first chapter
The first chapter is a seal stamped on the right side of the calligraphy and painting work, also known as the "shape of the seal", is a seal carved with the shape of the stone, generally not suitable for square, but with the semi-pass, rectangular, round, semi-circular, with the circle, gourd-shaped, natural shape, portrait shape and other stone materials as well.
Whether the first chapter of the calligraphy and painting work is stamped depends on the needs. If the beginning of the paragraph is too neat, it needs to be "broken", the tail weight is too heavy, it needs to be "promoted", and the distribution of the seal on the work is monotonous and needs to be "adjusted", then the first chapter should be considered.
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Qi Gong calligraphy
2. Yaqu Chapter
Yaqu Chapter, that is, the ancient and modern philosophical warning sentences, poems, and proverbs. Profound and elegant words.
Such as "auspicious", "long music", "natural sound", "art without end", "great auspiciousness", "ancient mirror", "achievements in a thousand autumns", "many delicacies in the country and mountains", "thick virtue carriers", "counterattack to the truth", "thinking of danger in peace", "tranquility and far-reaching", "looking at the end of the world", "the friendship of gentlemen is as light as water", "my poetry and my books can not be", "Tianxingjian, gentlemen with self-improvement" and so on.
According to his own interests, the author chooses a discourse engraving of different lengths.
The measure of a gentleman allows people to be Qi Baishi
Nostalgia is mostly based on high expectations and will wang Fu'an
3. Shaw-shaped chapter
The xiao-shaped seal is a seal with only images and no words, and the author prints it flexibly according to the needs of his own creation.
4, Chapter of the Year / Issue Chapter
The year number chapter is used to record the age of calligraphy and painting works, such as Jiazi, Yi ugly, Bingshen or 2013, 2016, etc. The moon chapter is used to record the monthly order of calligraphy paintings, such as Shangchun, Ruyue, Silkworm Moon, Meng Dong, etc.
Gengyin Daji
5. Blocking the border chapter
The border seal refers to the seal stamped on the side of the calligraphy work, which plays the role of blocking the side to gather qi. Make the work more compact and stretched.
Qi Baishi calligraphy
6. Angle stamp
The stamp stamped on the corners of the calligraphic work is called the corner stamp. Take the name "Heading" in the upper right corner, and take the name "Oshi Angle" in the lower two corners. The edge seal only manages one side; the corner chapter can manage both sides, close to the corner to play the role of "blocking edge and sealing corner", "supplementing emptiness" and adjusting and stabilizing the picture.
Qi Baishi calligraphy
Ouyang Xiu's "To Duan Ming Waiter Reading ruler"
7. Waist stamp
Long calligraphy works such as banners, if only a first seal is stamped on the upper right, appear space in the middle, can be stamped with a waist seal, the content of which is mostly the place of origin of the book, and can also be printed in the shape of the zodiac sign of the bookmaker. The waist seal should be smaller than the first and last name stamps, and the three seals should not be stamped in a straight line.
Huang Tingjian's "Flower Smoke People's Post"
Northern Song Dynasty Lin Kui "Song Fan Five Poetry Volumes"
The above kinds of idle chapters are actually not "idle", if the bell is properly printed, it can play the role of pen and ink, and can also play a role that pen and ink cannot play.
As the modern calligrapher Pan Tianshou said: "The opening chapter and the corner chapter are also the same as the name chapter, which can play an equal role in making the color changes on the picture echo, breaking the flatbed, and stabilizing the balance." ”
Eastern Jin Dynasty Wang Xizhi "Orchid Pavilion Collection"
In short, the status and artistic role of Chinese calligraphy and painting seals in calligraphy and painting works cannot be underestimated, all calligraphers and painters are very particular about seals, and the materials used in seals are also very elaborate.
A good seal is well-selected, the seal engraver is extraordinary, the text engraved between the square inches can encompass all kinds of rivers, covering the vertical and horizontal materials of the world, and the perspective of the vast and profound ancient history and modern civilization, its artistic value is immeasurable. We must choose a seal for ourselves to carefully create, so that the calligraphy and painting works have a permanent and magical artistic charm.