What are the four treasures of the study in Chinese painting?

What are the four treasures of the study that are necessary to understand Chinese painting?

Chinese painting, as one of the treasures of our country’s traditional culture, has been known for its unique art since ancient times. Charm attracts the attention and love of countless people. To understand Chinese painting, you must understand the Four Treasures of the Study, which are the basic tools for the creation and expression of Chinese painting. So, what are the four treasures of the study in Chinese painting? This article will introduce it to you in detail.

1. Writing brush

The writing brush is one of the important tools of Chinese painting. It is an important part of ancient Chinese culture and the basic tool of Chinese calligraphy and painting. The craftsmanship of the writing brush is very particular. Its bristles are usually made of animal hair such as wool, rabbit hair or weasel hair, and the pen barrel is made of bamboo or wood. The brush is soft and elastic, and can flexibly control the thickness and changes of lines, allowing painters to better express their artistic conception and emotions.

2. Rice paper

Rice paper is a special paper for Chinese paintings. It has become the first choice of Chinese painters with its unique texture and texture. The production technology of rice paper has a long history. The rice paper production technology centered in Xuancheng, Anhui Province is known as China's national intangible cultural heritage. Rice paper is characterized by its flexible texture and good ink absorption, which can better show the layers and changes of ink colors, making the paintings more vivid and three-dimensional.

3. Ink

Ink is an important painting material in Chinese painting. It is made of vegetable charcoal. Ink is divided into two forms: solid ink and ink. Solid ink needs to be mixed with water before use, while ink can be used directly. Ink is characterized by rich tones, which can express the unique ink effect of Chinese paintings, making the paintings more profound and mysterious.

4. Inkstone

The inkstone is an auxiliary tool for Chinese painting. It is used to grind ink blocks and prepare ink. . Inkstones are made of various materials, with stone inkstone being the most common. The production process of stone inkstone is very particular. It is usually carved from stone and has certain ornamental value. The inkstone is characterized by its hard texture, which produces a unique sound when grinding ink, giving people a unique artistic enjoyment.

The above are the four treasures of the study of Chinese painting. They play a decisive role in the creation and expression of Chinese painting. The brush can help painters express their artistic conception and emotions, rice paper can show the layers and changes of ink colors, ink can show the unique ink color effects of Chinese paintings, and inkstones are tools for painters to grind ink. The application of these four treasures not only requires the exquisite skills of the painters, but also requires their unique understanding and perception of Chinese painting.

When creating Chinese paintings, we can choose different brushes, rice paper, ink and inkstones according to needs to achieve better artistic effects. The choice of brush should be decided according to the subject and style of the painting, the choice of rice paper should be decided according to the size and requirements of the painting, the choice of ink should be decided according to the light and shade and level of the painting, and the choice of inkstone should be determined.The choice should be based on the painter's personal preferences and habits.

In short, understanding the Four Treasures of the Study of Chinese painting is essential knowledge for every Chinese painting lover. They are not only the basic tools for the creation and expression of Chinese paintings, but also an important part of Chinese culture. By learning and mastering the usage methods and techniques of the Four Treasures of the Study, we can better appreciate and understand the charm of Chinese painting, and can also better create works full of personality and connotation. Let us enter the world of Chinese painting and feel its unique artistic charm!