In our traditional culture, seals also represent official certification. The seal engravings in calligraphy and Chinese painting are different. Let me introduce them to you in detail below:

1: Introducing the first chapter , the engraving content of the first chapter can be divided into Zhaihaozhang, Yaquzhang, year name and month number. The seal is probably in the blank space before the first few characters of the calligraphy work, and the Chinese painting is probably between the first and second characters on the right. Examples of the contents of the first chapter: Zhai name Xiaoyinlou, Lotte Temple, Yaqu chapter bookworm, Laoji Fuli, Jade Clean Bingqing, Heaven and Earth, era name Zhang Zichou, 1990, etc.

Two: Name stamp

Generally used in conjunction with two parties, it is indispensable on the screen. One side is engraved with the name and the other side is engraved with the name; or one side is engraved with the surname and the other side is engraved with the name. One side is engraved with red inscriptions, and the other is engraved with white inscriptions. When using it, if the red ink is light, use it on the top; if the white ink is red, if it is heavy, place it on the bottom. The size of the seal is approximately the same as the inscription, or slightly smaller than the inscription. ——Quoted from 360 Encyclopedia

When stamped under the signature of calligraphy and painting works, it is worth noting that the print cannot be larger than the characters, leaving a space between characters.

Three: The waist seal

The waist seal is mainly used in long works, which will not make the work look too spacey. There are no specific regulations on the content of the waist seal, but the size is larger than Other chapters are small. It can be the Ramadan number, time, weather, month, creation location, etc.

Four: Corner seal

The corner seal can be in the lower left or lower right corner. It is optional depending on the specific work. The corner seal cannot be on the same straight line as the leading chapter. , the content can be famous quotes and aphorisms.

Five: Collection Seal

The size of the collection seal is not large, and the shape does not need to be standardized. Small seal fonts are mostly used. It plays an important role in calligraphy appraisal. It can also be used to judge calligraphy and painting based on the collection seal. authenticity and age.