Mi FuThe famous saying "no drooping, no shrinking, no receiving" becameCalligraphybut beginners are often confused as to why they "do" the strokes this way. In order to understand the principle, we need to first understand the meaning of "brushwork". Southern Song DynastyCalligraphyHomeJiang KuiIt has been clearly pointed out: "If the intention is exhausted, the hanging needle should be used, and the intention must be regenerated if the intention is not exhausted, and it is better to use the ear to show the ear." The meaning of this sentence is that when writing, when the gesture is about to reach its limit, it needs to be written with a hanging needle. And if the gesture has not reached the limit, it is necessary to regenerate the brushstroke, that is, to close the brush. Mi FuThe "no pendency or shrinkage" refers to this state of "closing the pen". "Nothing to do" means that no matter which direction you write, you need to put the pen away. The so-called "regeneration of pen meaning" means that before the momentum of turning the pen ends, the pen begins to turn the pen to connect with the next word. Therefore, there are often traces of "joint" strokes in the writing process. This way of turning the pen is literally like "borrowing". Therefore, for beginners, it is very important to master and use good brushwork.
Expanding: Brushwork inCalligraphyThe importance of the medium cannot be overlooked. For beginners, understanding and mastering good penmanship skills is learningCalligraphyThe foundation. WhileMi FuThe phrase "no hanging, no shrinking, no receiving" is actually emphasizing that we should pay attention to the changes in pen gestures when writing. Jiang KuiThe "intention is to use the hanging needle, the intention is not exhausted must regenerate the brush, not to use the ear" is to further explain the principle of this brushwork. When writing, when the gesture reaches its limit, it is necessary to close the pen to avoid overdoing itTensionCause breakage. And if the gesture has not reached the limit, it is necessary to regenerate the pen meaning, that is, to turn the pen to connect with the next word. This technique not only makes the handwriting smooth and natural, but also reduces writing errors. Therefore, whether it is in the process of writing or in the skills of turning the pen, it is necessary to pay attention to the use of good penmanship to make the handwriting more beautiful and accurate.
InCalligraphyThere is often the saying "Mangjiao". This statement comes from the treatise of Emperor Wu of Liang: "The husband moves the pen regularly without mang's horns, and the hand is wide and the book is weak." "Mangjiao refers to the articulation that occurs when writing. Articulation refers to the transition between strokesHuang TingjianDescribed as "fast horse into battle". This metaphor vividly expresses the swiftness and flexibility of the gesture. Wang Xizhi's "After the Pen Formation of Mrs. Inscription" mentions that "the paper person, the array also", andHuang TingjianHe believes that before turning the pen, the preparatory action has been completed, and the force begins to exert force before touching the paper, so as to achieve the effect of smooth pen turning. This technique of turning the pen can be found in Chu Suiliang's ".The Holy Order of the Wild Goose Pagodaand ".Large-character Yin Fu SutraetcRegular scriptIn the work, we can see that a small bend at the tip of the painting is typical, which is a sign of the previous stroke turning to the next stroke.
Expanding: Mangjiao isCalligraphyIt refers to the articulation that occurs when writing. In writing, the connection between each stroke is very crucial, and it isCalligraphyThe key to fluency and coherence in the work. Huang TingjianThe metaphor of the fast horse entering the battle vividly expresses the meaning of this connection, just like the horse's hooves galloping into the battlefield outside the position, and the pen needs to be turned before it touches the paper to maintain a coherent gesture. Only by mastering this skill of turning the pen can the handwriting be smooth and natural, and achieve a more beautiful effect. In someRegular scriptIn the work, we can clearly see the articulation in the writing, which is usually marked by a small bend, which indicates the action of the previous stroke to the next stroke, making the whole writing process smoother.
InCalligraphyThere is often such a saying: "If you want to go down first, you want to go up first, you want to go up first, you want left before right, you want right before left". This sentence is actually talking about the importance of turning the pen when the pen is pressing. When writing, if you want to write downward, you need to lift the pen upwards first in order to exert force; If you want to throw an object upward, you need to apply downward force first; If you want to punch, you need to close your punch first. This is the most basic forceCommon sense, but often overlooked. Therefore, if you want to go down first, you want to go up first, you want to go left first, you want to go right first, and you want to go right before left, in fact, they are all telling us to pay attention to choosing the appropriate pen posture when turning the pen. Only based on the correct pen rotation force can you achieve accurate and smooth stroke results.
Expanding: InCalligraphyIt is very important to use the correct technique of turning the pen. And "want to go down first, want to go up first, want to go up first, want left first right, want right first left" is actually to emphasize the choice of pen posture when turning the pen. The reason is actually very simple, that is, to choose the right posture based on the correct principle of force. If you want to write downwards, you need to lift the pen upwards first to get more room for force; If you want to throw an object upward, you need to apply force downward first to obtain a higher parabolic trajectory; If you want to throw a punch, you need to close it first to prepare for the next blow. These seemingly simple principles are often overlooked. in learningCalligraphyWhen we need to keep practicing and appreciating these force techniques, we need to make oursCalligraphyThe work is more accurate and smooth.
InCalligraphyMedium,Regular scriptIt is a relatively standardized font, and it usually does not show traces of "articulation" strokes. The so-called "articulation" refers to the transition between one stroke and anotherRegular scriptThe characteristic is that there is no obvious connection between one stroke and one stroke. Here's whyRegular scriptInCalligraphyis considered to be one of the most standard fonts. Of course, in some specific cases, we can also do thatRegular scriptI saw some cohesive strokes, such as Chu Suiliang's ".The Holy Order of the Wild Goose PagodaLarge-character Yin Fu Sutraand other works. The articulation in these works usually takes the form of a small bend, which marks the turn of the previous stroke, and at the same time connects the next stroke. The emergence of this articulation makes the writing smoother and more accurate.
Expanding: InCalligraphyMedium,Regular scriptIt is considered to be a more standardized font, and it is characterized by the fact that there are no obvious traces of cohesion between one stroke. Regular scriptEach stroke has a clear start and end point, making the handwriting more neat and accurate. MoreoverRegular scriptYesCalligraphy, so its prescriptiveness is very important. However, there are some special cases where we can also:Regular scriptI saw some cohesive strokes, such as Chu Suiliang's ".The Holy Order of the Wild Goose PagodaLarge-character Yin Fu Sutraand other works. The articulation in these works usually takes the form of a small bend, which not only represents the turn of the previous stroke, but also serves as a link to the next stroke. This articulation makes writing more fluid and natural, while also reducing writing errors. Therefore, both writingRegular scriptOr other fonts, we all need to pay attention to the skills of cohesion and use them flexibly in writing to make the handwriting more beautiful and accurate.