The basic laws of calligraphy art refer to the basic rules and principles that must be followed in the art of calligraphy, which is the cornerstone of the inheritance and development of calligraphy art. The basic laws of the art of calligraphy include the following aspects:
1. Penmanship. Brushwork is one of the most basic methods in the art of calligraphy, which mainly involves the rules and techniques of holding the pen, moving the pen and strokes. In calligraphy, the use of penmanship must follow certain rules and skills, such as "the point is like the peak of the falling stone, the horizontal is like a thousand miles of clouds" in the "Yongzi Eight Laws", etc., are the specific requirements for the use of penmanship. Only by mastering the correct brushwork can you write high-quality calligraphy works.
Second, the structure. Structure refers to the way in which the glyphs are constructed and arranged in a calligraphy work. In the art of calligraphy, each character has its own unique structural characteristics, and the overall structural layout also needs to follow certain rules and aesthetic principles. For example, the center of gravity of the word should be stable, the strokes should be evenly distributed, the spacing between words should be appropriate, and so on. Only by following these structural requirements can the work be more beautiful and harmonious.
3. Ink method. Ink method refers to the use of ink color and the expression of effects in calligraphy works. In calligraphy, the shade of ink, wetness and dryness, depth and other aspects require mastery of certain skills and rules. For example, when writing cursive script, the ink color changes should be natural and smooth, while when writing regular script, the ink color should be relatively stable. The use of ink should be adjusted according to different fonts and styles to achieve the best artistic effect.
Fourth, the rules and regulations. Chapter method refers to the overall layout and arrangement of calligraphy works. In calligraphy, the use of chapter law needs to follow certain aesthetic principles and rules, such as "sparse can be walked, dense and impermeable". At the same time, the use of chapters also needs to be adjusted according to different content and styles to achieve the beauty and harmony of the overall effect.
The above are the basic rules of the art of calligraphy, and these rules and techniques are an important guarantee for the inheritance and development of the art of calligraphy. In the study of calligraphy, it is necessary to continue to practice and explore, master these basic laws, and improve one's calligraphy level. At the same time, it is also necessary to constantly innovate and try to create better calligraphy works.