Do you need punctuation marks to write calligraphy?

It doesn't matter whether punctuation (symbols) is added in calligraphy creation, whether punctuation (symbols) is present in calligraphy works, or whether sentences are broken, but the artistic effect should prevail. In ancient times, punctuation marks were used to indicate pause, and there was not much difference in meaning. Books without punctuation marks accounted for the vast majority.

Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to add punctuation marks (symbols) to letters, albums, hand scrolls, sectors, squares, manuscripts, small letters and other calligraphy, but it also depends on the personal habits of the readers. Whether to add or not depends on the sense of form and artistic effect.

However, some calligraphy styles and forms, such as ancient Chinese characters (Oracle Bone Inscriptions, Bronze inscriptions, Dazhuan and Xiaozhuan), official scripts, lists, couplets such as grass and weeds, nave, banners and screens, should not be punctuated.

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The appreciation of calligraphy art is not mainly about appreciating the words written in the works, but about recognizing, appreciating and interpreting the meaning of the words. The appreciation of calligraphy art is mainly to feel and appreciate the abstract image of calligraphy art, that is, the image of calligraphy art composed of pen and ink, so as to obtain spiritual pleasure and beautiful enjoyment.

Calligraphy pays the most attention to the continuation of charm. It can be imagined that too many punctuation marks (symbols) in a calligraphy work will interrupt the work, make it exhausted in form and spirit, and destroy the overall artistic effect of the work, especially the big grass and weeds.

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