Why should learning calligraphy start with seal script?

A few days ago, a student's parents suddenly asked me, Mr. Xiang Xiang, why do you start learning seal script here when our children learn calligraphy?

? I looked at the time, it was already 11:45 pm. But I did. After all, my parents didn't know much about it. We have to explain it to her. My reply is as follows: Hello! China's writing has developed from Oracle Bone Inscriptions, bronze inscriptions, big seal script, small seal script, official script, regular script and running script. Calligraphy begins with small seal script, which is to let students learn to use a pen as a center, just like building a house from laying a foundation.

? As we know, the development of things is a process of "from simple to complex, from low to high". Seal script is horizontal, vertical, upright and symmetrical, with little change. If you want to make long-term progress, it is best to learn seal script.

seal script is the basis of regular script in the history of calligraphy. In terms of brushwork, the cultivation of seal script is similar to writing, walking and grass, and it is a basic skill that needs to be practiced frequently, similar to the stance and standing pile when practicing martial arts. The development of calligraphy is also a development with increasing difficulty, which is a development process from relatively simple lines to relatively complex lines. The practice of seal script is easier to start with for zero basis. In relatively simple modeling, it can not only help beginners to master the most basic center line in calligraphy practice, but also help to fully exercise their eyesight, hand precision and their coordination ability. Without the foundation of seal script, writing regular script is floating, and many calligraphers practice seal script every day because seal script is the most practical skill.

? After explaining so much, the parents replied: Oh, oh, I see. Thank you, Teacher Xiang Xiang, for popularizing this knowledge for me. My child has found the right place to learn calligraphy!

? Of course, we have to thank our parents for their trust in us! thank you