1, time

Time is a very important element in the inscription of calligraphy works. It not only indicates the completion date of the work, but also provides the historical background of the work creation. In inscriptions, time is usually expressed by the year, season and specific date of the lunar or Gregorian calendar. For example, "October 20, the year of Xin Chou" or "January 1, 20021year".

In addition, some authors will mark the words "Nianzai" or "Reality" at the bottom of the time to increase the popularity of their works. For example, "I am in the ugly year" or "I am in January".

Step 2: Location

Location is information indicating the place where a work was created. It can be the name of a specific place such as a city, a mountain range or a garden. , or the names of indoor places such as study rooms and studios. For example, "The book is in Beijing" or "In the study".

In some cases, the place can also include the name of the room or the name of fasting, such as "in the bookstore" or "in the body".

3. The author

An author is a person who signs or nicknames a calligraphy work. For example, "Author: Li Moumou" or "XXX Book". In some cases, if the work is done by many people, the names of other creative people will also be listed.

In addition, sometimes the author will mark his official position or stage name in his autograph to increase the uniqueness of his work. For example, "I am so-and-so with letters" or "Stage name: Mo Long".

4. Theme

Theme refers to the content or theme of a work. Sometimes, the author will mark what he has written or painted in his autograph to make it easier for readers to understand the theme of the work. Such as "Pro" Lanting Preface or "Poetry".

In addition, some authors will add inscriptions or inscriptions under the theme to explain or appreciate their works. These inscriptions or inscriptions can increase the depth and breadth of the works and make readers understand the works more deeply.

5. Signature and seal

Signature and seal are the last parts of calligraphy works. After finishing the work, the author will sign and seal it below. A signature usually includes a name and a nickname, and a seal is usually the author's name or nickname.

The function of signature and seal is not only to prove the authenticity of the work, but also to have artistic value. The design and carving of signatures and seals have been carefully conceived and made, with unique style and aesthetic feeling. They are an organic part of calligraphy works, which are in harmony with the works themselves and isomorphic into a complete work of art.