Is the tradition of grinding ink flat or oblique?

Ancient calligraphy has been imitated and studied by our descendants. Many famous calligraphers were born in each dynasty, and their fonts became popular. Going back to the ancient study to observe, we can find that the ancients only ground a little ink, and the remaining ink will be poured out after writing. In this regard, the author believes that ink can be dry or wet, and the switch between the two is rhythmic and time-difference, which will have a certain impact on the presentation of calligraphy.

External conditions that nothing can ignore.

I remember when we were very young, watching our elders write duets would pay special attention to the selection of materials. Then these are all one of the important courses of calligraphy preserved from ancient times to the present. For calligraphy, the paper, pen and mill we choose are very particular. Here we will mention three major factors in ink. Unlike modern ink, ancient ink can be stored in jars. But in ancient times, we saw more use of grinding rods. Moreover, only those who know how to use it can show its value in paying attention to some techniques of horizontal grinding and oblique grinding. This kind of grinding rod is the favorite of many literati in ancient times. People who love calligraphy must be able to use it in order to be fluent. When I practiced calligraphy recently, I found that the ink exposed to the air, after a night of drying, turned into liquid, and the calligraphy written was far less than that just ground.

The ancients paid more attention to the present feelings, while modern people paid more attention to convenience.

I don't think this is the most fundamental reason, except that there is no advanced condition to store ink well before. Throughout history, it is also the secret of calligraphy why calligraphers of all ages pay attention to a kind of artistic conception. In addition to the flowing style, it is more of a lingering aftertaste. There was always a man next to the ancient kings to grind ink for them. When they enter a certain realm, they can easily start writing at once and enjoy it. Every work is produced in a quiet environment. They love it because they have feelings, so do we. But there is one difference. They value feeling more, and we value convenience more. The ancients also have today's things to finish today. In the new year, people found that many modern couples were printed.

So calligraphy is endowed with strong feelings. If you don't really like it, you won't be so particular. If you don't pay attention, you won't understand, and you can only understand so much.