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Size calculation of commonly used Chinese paintings

Take a four-foot rice paper as an example. Its scale is 68× 137 cm. If it is divided into three times or cut three times, it means that it is divided equally. Generally speaking, a four-foot whole paper is eight square feet, a four-foot divided paper is four square feet, and a four-foot bucket is four square feet.

The so-called first-class ruler is 33.3cm×33.3cm, so the simplest calculation method is the length (cm×? Width (cm)× 0.0009 For example, the calculation method of a whole paper of four feet: 137×68×0.0009=8.3844 (about 8 square feet). So people in the industry usually calculate according to 8 square feet.

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Xuan paper is generally divided into three feet, four feet, five feet, six feet, eight feet and two feet, and now there are special formats. The ruler in calligraphy and painting calculation is different from the ruler measured now. It refers to the Lu Banchi invented by Luban, the originator of China carpenter.

The shape of the cross arm is short and long. Generally, the vertical length is 1 foot, and the horizontal length is no more than 4 feet. Because it is more suitable for modern rooms, it is usually hung on the sofa in the living room, so it is more popular with people. Whether it is Chinese painting or calligraphy works, the conversion of its basic area is similar to that of banners, but the price is about 20% higher than that of banners with the same area.

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