Dunhuang mural painting is an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese mural painting art, and it is known as the treasure of "treasure house of oriental art". Dunhuang calligraphy is even more amazing. Dunhuang calligraphy is a unique form of expression in the mural art of the Tang Dynasty. It is not only an important part of China's calligraphy history, but also an important part of the world's calligraphy art. This article will introduce the history, characteristics and operation steps of Dunhuang calligraphy.

First, the history of Dunhuang calligraphy

Dunhuang calligraphy originated in the Tang Dynasty, and the mural art of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes reached its peak. The Tang Dynasty was the golden age in the history of China's calligraphy, and all kinds of calligraphy styles and styles were fully developed. Dunhuang calligraphy was formed in this period, which combined the characteristics of Tang Dynasty calligraphy with the unique charm of Dunhuang mural art and formed a unique calligraphy style.

Second, the characteristics of Dunhuang calligraphy

The characteristics of Dunhuang calligraphy are formed on the basis of Dunhuang murals. Dunhuang murals are mainly outlined by lines, and the figures, animals and flowers on the screen are all outlined by lines. Dunhuang calligraphy is also based on line drawing, but it pays more attention to the change and expressiveness of strokes. The strokes of Dunhuang calligraphy are required to be fine, delicate, smooth and powerful, and at the same time, they should have a good sense of rhythm and rhythm. Dunhuang calligraphy has many kinds of fonts, such as regular script, running script and cursive script, but regular script is the main one. The strokes of regular script should be clear, standard and neat, and at the same time have certain artistic appeal.

Third, the operation steps of Dunhuang calligraphy

1. Ready

Before Dunhuang calligraphy, you need to prepare calligraphy tools and paper. Calligraphy tools include brush, inkstone and ink. Paper can be Xuan paper or other special paper for calligraphy.

Practice basic swimming strokes

The strokes of Dunhuang calligraphy are required to be fine, delicate, smooth and powerful. Therefore, we should first practice the basic strokes, including horizontal, vertical, skimming, pressing, folding and hooking. In the process of practicing basic strokes, we should pay attention to the thickness, length and angle of strokes.

3. Learn Dunhuang calligraphy fonts

Dunhuang calligraphy has various fonts, including regular script, running script and cursive script. When learning Dunhuang calligraphy fonts, it is necessary to carefully observe the fonts in Dunhuang murals and imitate them according to their characteristics. In the process of practicing fonts, we should pay attention to the order, connection and size of strokes.

4. Practice calligraphy works

After mastering the basic strokes and Dunhuang calligraphy fonts, you can start practicing calligraphy works. When practicing calligraphy works, we should pay attention to the standardization, neatness and beauty of fonts. At the same time, we should pay attention to the distance between words and the beauty of typesetting.