Why do China's paintings and calligraphy have to be framed?

"Clothes make the man, and gold depends on the Buddha", so does painting and calligraphy. If you want to hang calligraphy and painting without mounting, the whole can't be more beautiful and the characteristics can't be more distinct. But if the clothes don't fit and don't match, it's counterproductive. Therefore, painting and calligraphy mounting is a very professional process, not as simple as mending shoes and clothes. Up to now, it has become a traditional industry.

On the other hand, China's calligraphy and Chinese painting are mainly created on raw silk or rice paper. Its material is thin and easy to break. Starting from the actual needs of reinforcement, it should also be framed and reinforced to facilitate preservation and appreciation. Many precious calligraphy, paintings, books, inscriptions, etc. It has been passed down from generation to generation. Although there are various reasons, the key point is that after being framed, its back and periphery are protected by materials such as paper and silk.

In addition, Mo Miao's paintings and calligraphy are radiant and lifelike after being mounted. It not only adds to the icing on the cake, but also improves the artistic effect of the work. Mr. Fu Baoshi once said in the article "The Difficulty of Mounting Paintings": "As a work of art, mounting is the most important level besides the artistic level of the picture." Although the popular saying of "three-point painting and seven-point mounting" is somewhat exaggerated, we can also appreciate the close relationship between mounting and painting and calligraphy. In a word, China's paintings and calligraphy can't be regarded as complete works of art without mounting.