There are two formats for the signature of the couplet: "double style" and "single style". Double style means that the recipient of the book and the writer are placed above and below the main text respectively. Upper paragraph: The position is relatively high to show respect, including name, title, and modest words. Next paragraph: Write the time, place, name, and modest words.

A calligraphy work of couplets must be stamped with at least one seal. The next paragraph must be stamped with the name of the writer or the font size stamp (square). The size of the seal is equal to or smaller than the width of the inscription, and must be the same as the end of the signature. Words are generally spaced one word apart. The lowest position of the seal should be higher than the bottom line of the last word of the text. The seal of the first paragraph is usually stamped on the upper right side of the first couplet, and the location is generally in the right space between the first and second words of the first couplet.

Extended information:

The signature is the signature, which refers to the written content in the calligraphy work other than the main text. The signature includes: the source of the text content, the recipient of the gift, the reason for creation, the time of creation, the author's name and font size, etc.

There are two types of signature formats: "double signature" and "single signature". Double signature means that the recipient of the book and the writer are placed above and below the text respectively. If there is a lower paragraph but no upper paragraph, it is called a single paragraph. A single paragraph may include the contents of the upper paragraph, or it may not include the contents of the upper paragraph. If there is no recipient for the gift of the book, only a single payment will be made.

Depending on the number of words, single styles are divided into long styles, short styles, and poor styles. The long paragraph means writing the time, name, and location before the source of the text, plus the author's thoughts or reasons for creating this work. The text should be sincere and meaningful, making people endlessly pondering. It can not only adjust the focus of the work, but also reflect the author's character and accomplishment.

Short paragraphs include only the source of the text, time, name, location, etc. If the work has a lot of blank space or is needed for composition, the long section can be used; if the content of the work occupies a large area of ??the screen, the short section or the poor section should be used. If there is not much paper left and there is too little blank space, you can also just put the author's name on it, which is called "poor money". The advantage of only paying the poor is that such works can be easily transferred, exchanged, auctioned, etc.

A complete couplet calligraphy work, in addition to the text and signature, also includes a seal. The so-called "seal" refers to a seal. Seal is the third link after writing the main text and signing, and it is also the last finishing process. Without the seal, it is not a formal, regular, correct, and perfect calligraphy work. If the seal is used well, it can add the finishing touch to the couplet calligraphy and add color; otherwise, the work will be abandoned halfway and all the previous efforts will be wasted.

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