Let us learn about the layout and organization of traditional calligraphy.

From ancient times to the present, there are about six types of organization:

1. Rows and columns:

This type of organization does not matter vertically (rows) ), or horizontally (column) are all facing each other, Bu Ruo Private. This form of composition already existed in oracle bone inscriptions, and the Western Zhou Dynasty's "Guo Ji Zi Baipan Inscription" also had this arrangement. It was more commonly used in later carved stone tablets. The advantage of this kind of organization is that it is neat and standardized, but the disadvantage is that it is easy and inflexible. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the correspondence between the words and the words, the posture is pitched (moving the Qi), and there is also the use of the brush to transfer the words to make the whole text separate and spiritual.

2. Rows and no columns:

This kind of composition allows you to write freely in a row, regardless of whether the horizontal (column) directions are relative, but because the line spacing is maintained, the overall It can be said that it is a perfect combination of neatness and randomness, so this form of organization is also the most common in practice. It is used in various calligraphy styles such as oracle bone inscriptions, bronze inscriptions, seal script, official script, regular script, running script and cursive script. This kind of row-without-column style is particularly important for the expression of Qi movement.

3. No rows and columns:

Famous sayings, aphorisms, plaques or banners with more words, etc., with about three or four words, are mostly written in a single column, and the direction is usually From right to left.

4. No rows and columns:

This type of writing is often seen in Dacao or wild calligraphy styles. In fact, it was originally done. Due to the emphasis on emotional catharsis, the calligraphy lines were indulged. The intersecting movement of the body makes the strict distinction between rows disappear, making the work as a whole constitute a linear block without rows or columns. It is most easily seen in the works of Huaisuo in the Tang Dynasty, Xu Wei, Zhan Jingfeng and others in the Ming Dynasty.

5. Single-character style:

This is a very distinctive form of Chinese calligraphy. There is only one word in it, often used as a precept or motto, or simply as a kind of appreciation of the calligraphy. The one-character style no longer has more characters to compensate for each other. Therefore, in order for one character to become a work, in addition to the character itself needing to be viewed, the coordination of the font and paper shape is also very important. Naturally, the position and form of the inscription cannot be relaxed. .

6. Couplet style:

Couplet is also called Yilian, and its origin is related to Meng, the Lord of Shu in the Five Dynasties. The inscription on the half of the peach charm on the dormitory door reads "New Year's Day to celebrate the festival, and the festival is called Changchun". In the Song Dynasty, this form was popularized for use on pillars. Literally speaking, there is no limit to the number of words, but the left and right banners must be consistent in structure and structure. It is also a calligraphy style with a strong traditional flavor.

The main seals used in calligraphy include classics and free seals. The free seal also has the introductory chapter. The position of the corner seal is relatively fixed. The free seal is used to fill in the gaps according to the needs of the work. The position is relatively free, but except for the nature of collection The foreign language is rarely stamped in the main text.