The correct method and writing posture of calligraphy (basic conventions of calligraphy)
When practicing calligraphy with a brush and learning calligraphy skills, the first question is how to hold the pen correctly, because when holding a pen The quality of the method is directly related to whether the pen can be used flexibly and freely to write well.
1. Regarding the writing method of calligraphy
There have always been many opinions, such as the single hook method, the double hook method, the phoenix eye method, the wrist-turning method, the stirrup method, the five-character formula, There are so many "methods" such as Bazi Jue, etc., which seem to be quite mysterious. It is really confusing and difficult to learn. In fact, the writing method is not mysterious or complicated. Su Dongpo, the great calligrapher of the Song Dynasty, once said: "There is no fixed method for handling the brush, it must be empty and wide." This sentence means that writing is very simple, there is no fixed method, as long as it is flexible and natural, and it is easy to write. So, how should one write?
Writing is also called holding a pen. Since the writing brush is no longer a popular writing tool in our modern times, the method of holding and using the pen is very different from that of pens and pencils. In order to enable the soft and elastic brush tip to run in the middle of the strokes when writing, it is " We must master the correct way to hold the pen. There are many ways to hold the pen handed down from our ancestors. Among them, the "five-finger pen holding method" is the most commonly used and easy to learn.
This writing method emphasizes that every finger plays a role in writing. The ancients summarized the functions of the five fingers into five characters: (yan, pronounced as disgust), press, hook, grid, and offset. Therefore, the five-finger writing method is also called the "five-character writing method". As shown in the picture:
The specific method is introduced as follows:
①Pick up the pen holder with your thumb and index finger, that is, use the first knuckles of your thumb and index finger to hold the pen holder opposite each other; pay attention to your thumb The first joint of the joint should be convex outward, not concave.
② Put the middle finger under the index finger and hook the penholder inward, paying attention to using the first knuckle; (because the first knuckle of the hand feels the most sensitive, most flexible, and has the most applications. )
③The back of the ring finger presses outward against the inside of the pen holder;
④The little finger follows the ring finger, and the two fingers work together to resist the pen holder, playing an auxiliary role.
To effectively master the five-finger writing technique, you also need to pay attention to the following essentials:
First, the pen must be upright and not skewed, so that the main edge of the brush is straight and the writing is smooth. It's not like brushing something with a brush.
Second, when writing, you should pay attention to "the finger is strong and the palm is empty". That is, when holding a pen, the fingers should be solid when touching the pen, and the palm should be empty. The five fingers holding the pen should be close together, and the palm of the hand should be empty, like holding a small egg. The ring finger and little finger should not touch the palm. In this way, the brush can be twisted, turned, lifted and pressed in the hand, and can be used flexibly in round turns, lifted and pressed.
Third, when holding a pen, you must hold your palm upright and your wrist flat to hold the pen straight. Vertical palm means that the palm should be slanted, not resting on the table like holding a pen or pencil; flat wrist means that the wrist holding the pen should be parallel to the table, which is closely related to vertical palm. If the palm is erect, the wrist will naturally be flat. .
Special attention should be paid to the fact that the wrist must be relaxed and must not be tense and stiff. Because only when you are relaxed can you move flexibly, so that all the power of the body can be transferred to the ends of the paper without hindrance. As for the positional relationship between the wrist and the palm, it depends on the size of the writing. When writing small characters (about 1cm), the wrist should be lower and the fingers should be used more when writing. When writing medium characters (about 3cm) or large characters (about 6cm), the wrist should be raised accordingly and relaxed naturally, and the fingers and wrist should be used together when writing. Larger characters ( 10cm or more), it is best to write while standing, with the wrist raised accordingly, and the shoulders and elbows should not be tense, otherwise the pen will easily shake.
The above requirements are for reference. Good methods and habits that should be developed when practicing calligraphy for the first time. When you have practiced calligraphy to a certain level, when writing (especially cursive writing), the pen will move up and down, advance and retreat, and rotate on the paper, and the pen barrel will tilt when it moves. Positive changes are also a natural phenomenon, and there is no need to make the problem absolute.
2. Regarding the level of holding the pen, you should also understand the correct way to hold the pen. If the height is high, the writing range is large, and it is easy to be flexible, but not stable; if the writing is low, the writing range is small, it is easy to be stable, but not flexible. We think that except for writing very small characters, it is better to use the high writing method. Generally, it is held at one-half of the pen barrel or a little above it. This allows the pen to be used flexibly and has a wide range. It can be used to write not only regular script, but also other calligraphy styles such as running script, cursive script, seal script, and official script. Of course, it also depends on the size of the characters being written. It depends.
When writing small characters, it can be slightly lower, because writing small characters is basically based on finger movements, and the fingers are used more than the wrists. It is easy to have difficulty in writing. In the process, it is also difficult to grasp the accuracy of the pen movement, and it is not easy to write small characters well.
When writing large characters, the pen must be held higher, because when writing large characters, the pen must be moved in all directions, with a wide range and a high hand. To facilitate operation.
When writing running script and cursive script, not only do you need to hold the pen higher, but you also need to emphasize hanging the wrist. When writing large characters (such as about one foot), you need to use your wrist, elbow, arm, and shoulder. Even the strength of the whole body and the function of the fingers are only to hold the pen firmly, and the height of the pen is not the most important.
It is better to hold the pen in a flexible, natural and moderate way to facilitate writing.
Therefore, the writing should be neither too tight nor too loose. Tightness will make it stiff and inflexible; looseness will have no strength and the writing will be weak. Therefore, it is best to have a moderate amount of tightness so that you can use it freely.
3. The use of wrists and elbows
After learning the correct way to hold a pen, in order to write well, you should also master the method of using your wrists and elbows. Because when writing, you not only need to use your finger strength, but also rely on the use of your wrist strength. "Hold the pen with your fingers and move the pen with your wrist". Only by using the power of the wrist to move the pen and writing, with a wide range of movement and strong control ability, can the written stipples be powerful, the strokes perfect, and the words written well. Therefore, learning to move your wrist is very important for writing well.
There are three main ways to move the wrist: pillowing the wrist, lifting the wrist, and hanging the wrist.
1. Pillow wrist method: When writing, place your right wrist flat on the table, slightly close to the table, or use your left hand to cushion the foot of your right hand. This method makes writing stable and less strenuous, and is suitable for writing small and medium characters.
2. Wrist-raising method: When writing, the right wrist is raised, and the right elbow is lightly leaning on the table. The wrist is flexible and the pen tip can move forward and backward freely. This method is suitable for writing Chinese characters and large characters. What you need to pay attention to when writing with your wrist is that it is best not to press your elbow too hard against the table, which will make the wrist stiff and inflexible, which will affect the writing effect.
3. Wrist hanging method: When writing large characters, the hands, wrists, elbows, and arms should be suspended in the air, not touching the table, and the wrists should be kept flat. Stretching forward is a necessary condition for writing large characters. Because the characters are large, the pen movement has a large range of advance and retreat. It is impossible to write without hanging the wrist. Learning to write with the wrist hanging will be very beneficial for us in writing large-character signs, couplets, advertisements, and slogans in the future.
When you first learn to write, you need to hang your wrists and elbows. It's really not easy to have your arms hanging in the air. I didn't dare to write at first. When I started writing, the strokes were ugly. After a while, my arm muscles would become sore. This is mainly due to the lack of practice in this area. As long as you keep practicing, you will gradually adapt to it in three months and your wrist strength will gradually increase. Once the habit becomes natural, you will feel that your wrists and arms are relaxed when writing, and your writing will be powerful and smooth.
4. About the posture of writing calligraphy
This is not only closely related to writing good calligraphy, but also has a certain impact on physical health. Therefore, from the beginning of learning calligraphy, we must Pay attention to using the best posture when writing and develop good habits. There are two postures for writing calligraphy. One is "sitting posture" and the other is "standing posture". When writing, if the characters are small (within 10cm) and the page is small, it is appropriate to use the "sitting posture"; if the characters are large (more than 10cm) and the page is large, the "standing posture" is appropriate.
When writing "sitting posture", you should keep your body straight, your head upright, your arms open, and your feet secure.
1. Standing straight means that when writing, you must sit upright, do not bend your back, let alone lie on the table, and your chest should be about a punch away from the edge of the table.
2. Head upright means that when writing, the head should be upright, leaning slightly forward, and the eyes should be about one foot away from the paper.
3. Arm opening means that when writing, the arms are naturally opened so that the arms can be swayed left and right and write freely.
4. Foot safety means that when writing, both feet should be placed flat on the ground, which requires natural and steady steps to stabilize the body.
When writing in the "sitting position", you can also use the "writing posture correction clip" to master the correct writing method more quickly and develop good writing habits.
"Standing posture" writing method:
Based on the "sitting posture", standing writing, in addition to the above four requirements, also requires cantilever writing, which can be written on the table , can also be written on the ground. When writing in a standing position, the feet can be separated front and back, and the upper body can be slightly tilted, but do not bend. Press the table with your left hand, and hold the pen with your right hand hanging from the wrist, so that the strength of your wrist, arm and whole body can be used.
Whether it is a "sitting position" or a "standing position", when writing, all parts of the body should feel natural and powerful; there should be no feeling of tension, stiffness or even awkwardness. Only in this way can you be comfortable when writing, with your heart, eyes, and hands aligned.
One more thing to note is that some people always like to say that when writing, the pen holder should be facing the tip of the nose. In fact, this is not necessarily the best way to write, because the pen holder facing the tip of the nose sometimes blocks the line of sight. , affecting calligraphy. In short, from the method of holding the pen to the writing posture, the standard should be flexible and natural. The five fingers should be strong together, and the fingers should be strong and the palm should be empty to facilitate writing. All blind demands that go against nature and are useless to the body are undesirable. During the practice process, students should carefully understand and gradually develop good writing habits to lay the foundation for good handwriting.
How can I achieve the writing posture and writing method mentioned above? Tell the students two methods:
1. Use the "posture correction clip";
2. Put a mirror on the upper left side of the table, look at yourself, and follow the correct requirements at any time Correct your posture and the way you hold your pen. In this way, you can quickly master and gradually develop good writing habits.
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