What's the difference between writing and calligraphy?

Calligraphy and writing are completely different concepts.

1. Writing is practice, and calligraphy is practice.

2. Writing is a simple writing, and fonts are obviously a language communication tool, which does not need much attention. Calligraphy is a unique traditional art in China, which mainly uses brush to write Chinese characters.

Writing can only be said to be a science. Calligraphy, on the other hand, emphasizes artistic conception, sublimates fonts to a higher level and gives people a beautiful feeling.

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First, write

Writing is one of the primitive basic ways for human beings to express their thoughts. It also refers to the low-level officials who copied in the Ming Dynasty and the people who wrote letters in ancient Egypt.

Whether the writing method is correct or not is related to the control ability, flexibility and writing speed of the pen, which directly affects the writing effect. Good writing methods must be cultivated from an early age, otherwise, once habits are formed, it will be difficult to correct them.

The correct writing should be three-finger writing. The specific requirement is to hold the pen with the right hand (someone writes with the left hand), and the thumb, forefinger and middle finger hold the pen tip about 3 cm away from the pen tip from three directions respectively.

The index finger is slightly in front, the thumb is slightly behind, the middle finger is pressed on the pen inside, and the ring finger and the little finger are naturally placed under the middle finger in turn, bending in the direction of the palm.

The upper end of the pen rests on the bone with the highest index finger, and the pen forms an angle of 50 with the paper. About. When you start writing, you should "hold your fingers firmly, and your hands are empty", so that you can write flexibly.

Second, calligraphy:

Calligraphy is an artistic expression of the unique beauty of words in China and neighboring countries and regions deeply influenced by China culture. Including China calligraphy, Mongolian calligraphy, Arabic calligraphy and English calligraphy. His China Calligraphy is a unique traditional Chinese character art in China.

Calligraphy in a broad sense refers to the writing rules of characters and symbols. In other words, calligraphy refers to writing with its brushwork, structure and composition according to the characteristics and significance of words, making it a beautiful work of art. China's calligraphy is an original performance art of the Han nationality, which is known as: poetry without words, wireless dance; Paintings without pictures, silent music, etc.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Writing

Baidu encyclopedia-calligraphy