What paper is used to draw Chinese painting?

Xuan paper for painting Chinese paintings.

During the Tang and Song Dynasties, silk was widely used in Chinese painting, and it was not until the Yuan Dynasty that paper was widely used in painting. The paper used in Chinese painting is different from other kinds of paintings. It is rice paper made of sandalwood as the main raw material. Xuan paper was produced in Jingxian County, Anhui Province, and belonged to Xuanzhou in ancient times. It was called Xuan paper.

Xuan paper has good ink wetting property, strong durability, aging resistance and difficult discoloration. Xuan paper is tough and moist, smooth but not slippery, white and dense, pure in texture, lossless in rubbing, strong in ink wetting, and unique in permeability and lubricity. Pen and ink are divided into five colors, that is, they are finished in one stroke, with distinct shades, visible textures, clear Mo Yun and distinct layers. It is not easy to be eaten by insects and has a long service life. Xuan paper has been known as "the king of paper, the paper of a thousand years" since ancient times.

Extended data

1, painter

A painter's work can show the author's achievements. The image of the picture is the concrete of the painter, and we often criticize the quality of the painting subjectively, which is the greatest influence of the painter.

2. Calligraphy

One of the differences between Chinese painting and western painting is calligraphy. The picture of Chinese painting is often accompanied by poetry, which is the soul of painting. Sometimes a poem is the finishing touch, which makes the painting vivid, and the calligraphy in the painting also greatly affects the picture. Most painters with poor handwriting are afraid to sign, although they only have signatures. You can also get a glimpse of his basic skills.

3.seals

The common seals on the screen are used in all aspects: painter's seal, signer's private seal, leisure seal, collection seal, appreciation seal, authentication seal and so on. The signer, printing content and seal position of various seals are all among the comments. Ancient paintings, in particular, often have the seals of emperors, famous artists, collectors and connoisseurs, which can help identify the authenticity.

4, framing

Chinese painting mounting is unique, which can be divided into two categories: paper mounting and silk mounting. The paper is thicker and the silk is thinner. The color, width, lining, connection and mounting of the mounting edge are very particular.

5. Skills

The longer a person is engaged in painting and calligraphy, the more skills he shows, which beginners can't master. Calligraphy, in particular, is powerful and vigorous for an old hand. In Chinese painting, its lines, design and meaning also show the author's skills. Therefore, artists with rich life experience often have different performances from young painters. This is skill.

6. Layout

Layout seems to be the design of the picture, but it is actually the heaven and earth in the author's mind, which is manifested in the picture layout. There are many differences between Chinese painting and western painting, the most obvious of which is blank space. Traditional Chinese painting doesn't add background color, so there are many blanks, and sparse, dense, gathered and scattered are called blank layout. In the blank space, someone filled the blank space with calligraphy, poems, seals, etc. There are also blank spaces, so the uniqueness of the author can be seen from the layout.

7. Poetry

Poetry in calligraphy and painting often represents the master's voice. A good poem can express the author's connotation and knowledge, and a good poem can also play the role of making the finishing point.

8. Printed words

Whether writing or painting, there are often idle chapters to press the corner. The so-called leisure chapter is a blank corner of the picture or calligraphy. Printed words sometimes have a great influence on calligraphy and painting. We can also see the author's mentality or the environment at that time from the printed words. A good seal, combined with a good carving method, covers the calligraphy and painting and adds luster to the work.

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