Calligraphy, as a treasure of traditional culture and art in China, has always been loved by the world. Many people are keen to practice calligraphy, but they always feel that their work is far from the masterpieces of the ancients. What is the reason for this result? Perhaps, the crux of the problem lies in the choice of inscriptions.
The inscription is not only a teaching material for the study of calligraphy, but also the source of the art of calligraphy. Choosing a suitable inscription is crucial to improving the level of calligraphy. So, how to choose the right one among the many inscriptions? Here, let's take a look at this question.
Beginners should be clear about their learning goals. Do you just want to practice beautiful handwriting, or do you want to make a difference in the art of calligraphy? For the former, you can choose some steles with standardized glyphs and beautiful structures, such as "Yan Qinli Tablet", "Duobao Pagoda Tablet", etc.; For the latter, you can choose some tablets with personality characteristics and high artistic value, such as "Orchid Pavilion Preface", "Manuscript of the Sacrifice of Nephews" and so on.
Understand your own personality traits and aesthetic orientations. Everyone's personality and aesthetics are different, so when choosing a tablet, you should try to choose a work that fits your own character and aesthetics. For example, people with a resolute personality can choose some steles with strong lines and majestic momentum, such as "Zhang Qian Monument", "Ode to Shimen", etc.; People with a quiet personality can choose some steles with smooth lines and long charm, such as "Cao Quan Tablet" and "Declaration Table".
It is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the inscription. There are many versions of inscriptions on the market, and the quality is uneven. Choosing a good inscription has a crucial impact on the learner's calligraphy progress. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to choose the works of famous calligraphers in ancient times as tablets, because their calligraphy works often have high artistic value and aesthetic taste. In addition, attention should also be paid to the quality of the inscription's printing, and the version with clear handwriting and uniform ink color should be chosen.
Learn to be flexible. The inscription is only a tool for learning calligraphy, not an absolute standard. In the process of learning, we should be good at learning from the essence of other inscriptions and adjusting them according to our own actual situation. Sometimes, it is also helpful to improve the level of calligraphy by jumping out of the familiar inscriptions and trying other styles of works.
In short, choosing the right inscription is a crucial step in learning calligraphy. Only when you find a tablet that suits you can you go further and further on the road of calligraphy. Of course, in addition to the selection of inscriptions, learning calligraphy also requires diligent study, hard work, good thinking and summarization. Only in this way can we truly understand the true meaning of the art of calligraphy.
Let's go back to the question of why your calligraphy is always so bad. Perhaps, you really just chose the wrong inscription. So, from now on, choose a tablet that suits you! I believe that in the near future, your calligraphy level will definitely improve and become one of the masters of calligraphy.
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