How to appreciate painting and calligraphy

To appreciate painting and calligraphy, we must first master several elements of painting and calligraphy;

1, calligraphy and painting layout

Layout is the strategy and key part of painting and calligraphy creation.

2. The shapes and lines of calligraphy and painting

If the shape and lines are not suitable, there will be landscapes that are not like mountains and rivers, and characters that are not like characters are simply four unlike. No matter how good the layout and lines are, it will not be a perfect painting and calligraphy. Reasonable shape, natural, soft and vivid lines.

3. Color change of ink for painting and calligraphy.

China's ink for painting and calligraphy is divided into five parts: burnt, wet, thick, heavy and clear.

4. Coloring calligraphy and painting

China's paintings and calligraphy are mainly ink and wash, followed by coloring. Good painting and calligraphy works should be colored in a way that does not interfere with ink painting, which does not interfere with color. The combination of the two, the general painting and calligraphy with some light ink color, highlighting the retro beauty of color.

5. Inscriptions and inscriptions

A successful painting and calligraphy is generally very particular about inscriptions. Appropriate inscription position is icing on the cake for this work, while inappropriate inscription position is gilding the lily.

6. Calligraphy and painting mounting

After a painting and calligraphy is finished, it must be mounted. If there is something wrong with the mounting procedure, it will directly lead to the overall aesthetic value of the painting.