The Han Dynasty · Cao Quan Stele, 3, Collection of Sentences and Couplets

Author: Sun Yunhong
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Practical calligraphy speed-up writing pad, meticulously compiled based on the structural principles, writing methods, and practical requirements of Chinese characters. This writing pad is designed with the "Hui-character four-corner folding grid." It is a scientifically structured, simple, easy-to-learn, and practical writing pad developed after summarizing and analyzing existing grids such as square grids, Tian-character grids, nine-grid squares, rice-character grids, and Hui-character grids. It also draws inspiration from the traditional Chinese paper-folding methods used for calligraphy couplets and horizontal scrolls, and has been rigorouslyed and widely promoted through practical application.
The "Hui-character four-corner folding grid" is highly convenient to make and use. Before writing, simply fold the paper into an outer square grid and a square grid, resembling the shape of a "Hui" character. Then, fold the "Hui" character grid diagonally, forming an "X" in the center. This grid combines the strengths of various writing grids while avoiding their shortcomings. It eliminates the need for rulers to draw lines, allows for adjustable sizes, facilitates the arrangement of strokes, and makes structuring and layout easier. It enables learners to quickly grasp the structural principles and writing methods of Chinese characters, making it a highly practical calligraphy learning method.
The content of this writing pad is curated from representative works of influential calligraphy from China's history, selecting characters to form sentences and couplets based on practical requirements. Its primary purposes are: to enhance learners' interest in copying classic calligraphy works and guide them to quickly enter the realm of practical calligraphy; to achieve twice the result with half the effort through a combination of learning and application.
The Practical Calligraphy Speed-Up Writing Pad integrates stroke techniques, structure, layout, and practicality, featuring a combination of theoretical guidance and creative practice. It serves as a shortcut for learners to advance toward the of calligraphy art.