New Concept Calligraphy Manuscript of Tang Poetry with Illustrations

Author: Ni Jundong
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The "New Concept Gold Award Calligraphy Series" collects works from renowned calligraphers of the hard pen style and introduces a batch of new talents in calligraphy who have won gold or special awards in various calligraphy competitions. With the principle of innovative spirit and applying the old to the new, this series strives to bridge the gap between practicality and appreciation to meet the diverse needs of calligraphy enthusiasts. This workbook is one of the books in the series.
Calligraphy Grip and Writing Posture
1. Grip Method
There are various types of hard pens, and the methods of holding them also differ. Pens such as fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, and pencils typically use the three-finger grip. The specific requirements are as follows: Hold the pen with the right hand, with the thumb, index finger, and middle finger gripping the lower end of the pen shaft, approximately 3 cm away from the tip. The index finger is slightly forward, the thumb slightly backward, and the middle finger supports the pen shaft from the inside. The ring finger and little finger naturally rest below the middle finger and curve toward the palm. The upper end of the pen shaft is tilted against the highest bone of the index finger, forming an angle of about 30°-50° between the pen shaft and the paper.
The grip method for hard pens requires achieving the principle of "firm fingers, empty palm." Only with firm fingers can one effectively control the pressing and lifting of the pen and the up-and-down movements, allowing force to flow directly from the wrist and fingers to the tip of the pen. The strength applied when writing and the speed of the stroke are precisely achieved through "firm fingers."