How to write with a pen

Author: Jia Yongming
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: Chinese calligraphy art has a long history and is a treasure of traditional Chinese art. As an important part of calligraphy art, hard-tip calligraphy has been widely spread in modern society and gained increasing popularity. This book introduces the methods and techniques of hard-tip calligraphy creation, serving as a reference for calligraphy enthusiasts to learn and practice. The book explains the methods and techniques of hard-tip calligraphy creation. It elaborates on the significance of mastering hard-tip calligraphy, introduces the selection and maintenance of pens, the choice and use of inks, pen-holding techniques, writing posture, and more. It focuses on explaining the basic strokes of regular script, the writing of composite strokes, the writing of radicals, and the structure of regular script. It also discusses the differences and connections between running script and regular script, the basic strokes of running script, the writing of radicals in running script, and the characteristics of brushwork. Additionally, it covers the brushwork and structure of cursive script, the writing of radicals and symbols in cursive script, and the identification of similar cursive scripts. Furthermore, it introduces the identification of various scripts and inscriptions.
The book is explained in simple and clear language, with detailed instructions, making it suitable for calligraphy enthusiasts of all levels to reference and learn. The book provides a detailed explanation of the basic knowledge, common tools, and fundamental techniques of writing with pens. The content is comprehensive, illustrated with visuals, presented in a step-by-step manner, and easy to understand. It combines knowledge and practicality, making it an excellent introductory textbook for those interested in writing with pens.