Other related inscriptions

Inscription, in general, refers to writing some words for others at their invitation or for some consideration. It is generally believed that inscription is an elegant and simple way to communicate with people.

From the specific form, the inscription can be long or short; It can be ancient prose or vernacular; It can be in Chinese or a foreign language; It can be ancient poems, idioms, famous sayings and allusions, or it can be self-created to express one's ambition. Generally speaking, it can be divided into two categories: one is signature and the other is gift.

With the evolution of the times, inscriptions have become an art and behavior. For example, inviting famous domestic artists and leaders to write inscriptions on paintings and calligraphy, autographs on commemorative books, inscriptions on activities, inscriptions on enterprises and institutions, inscriptions on films and television, inscriptions on books and periodicals, and inscriptions on advertisements are all aimed at expressing thoughts and feelings, embodying artistic value, and exerting influence and commercial value.

Classification and Application of Inscriptions

Inscription culture has a long history, including the elegance of ancient literati's poems and paintings, the respect of emperors and dignitaries, and the special events of commemoration. With the development and progress of the times, in the spirit of seeking truth from facts and keeping pace with the times, Mr. Yin Sansheng of China Inscription Network divides it into the following six categories according to the application and characteristics of contemporary China inscriptions:

Etiquette commemorative inscription: it is the most primitive type of inscription development and is used for etiquette, friends' gifts, wishes, commemoration and other activities. Including etiquette, friends' gifts, wishes, memorials, happy events, birthdays, marriage, full moon, opening, housewarming, promotion, further education, affection, friendship and love.

Inscription of humanistic landscape: it is a typical application of inscription, a perfect integration of calligraphy art and humanistic landscape, and a carrier of cultural inheritance. Including inscriptions on architecture, lintels, couplets, interior, nature, landscapes, rivers, mountains and rivers, roads and bridges, settlements, squares, parks, costumes, music, handicrafts and so on.

Engraving of brand culture: it is a practical application of engraving development, which is helpful to unit culture and brand building, as well as cultural decoration, brand building and culture promotion. Including: organs, enterprises, organizations, families, names, development concepts, guiding ideology, service purposes, cultural construction, brand building, image engineering, core values, cultural decoration, cultural embellishment, cultural exchange and other aspects of the inscription.

Inscription of film and television books and periodicals: an organic combination of works and traditional calligraphy culture. Before the publication of film and television books and periodicals, most of the names were inscribed in calligraphy, showing the true colors and personality of the works. Including: movies, TV series, documentaries, propaganda films, plays, books, electronic publishing, audio-visual products, magazines and newspapers, websites, titles, subtitles, inscriptions, messages and other inscriptions.

Inscription of advertisements: used for institutional publicity and market competition, reflecting cultural characteristics, highlighting publicity targets, making images vivid and eye-catching, and often standing out. Including: business, activities, products, advertisements, propaganda, slogans, initiatives, guidance, real estate, villas, cars, airplanes, training, movies, publications and other aspects of the inscription.

Special collection inscription: out of love for a certain kind of calligraphy works or a calligrapher, collect the original works and appreciate the investment of maintaining and increasing value; Or have special needs, please ask the calligrapher to write it. Including: specific, calligraphy, calligrapher, original, collection, investment, preservation, appreciation, Taobao, art play, communication, self-encouragement, wishes, blessings and other aspects of the inscription.