1, definition: Regular script is a regular, standardized and neat font with the characteristics of correct strokes and symmetrical structure. It is the most common and commonly used font in China's calligraphy and the most common font in daily life.
2. Historical origin: The production of regular script can be traced back to the early Han Dynasty, and Historical Records written by Sima Qian became a standardized historical work. In order to write more standardized characters, regular script was carried forward. During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, calligraphers such as Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing further created and developed regular script.
3. Stroke characteristics: Regular script requires neat and concise strokes, with the standardization and consistency of stroke structure as the main characteristics. The stroke thickness of regular script fluctuates from the inside out, and the density is good, forming a balanced and harmonious line.
4. Font structure: The font structure of regular script pays attention to proportion and symmetry, and the whole presents a stable, dignified and neat aesthetic feeling. Regular script fonts have basic stroke forms such as horizontal folding, vertical potential and left and right hands.
5. Writing method: The writing of regular script follows certain word formation and stroke order, emphasizing order and rhythm. When writing, we should pay attention to the basic skills such as raising the pen and dropping the ink, taking the initiative to raise the pen, raising the pen and collecting the pen. At the same time, regular script also emphasizes the strength, speed and rhythm of the pen.
6. Scope of application: Regular script is widely used in calligraphy works, letters, chapters and tables, advertisements, trademarks and other fields. Regular script, with its standard strokes and correct fonts, occupies an important position in calligraphy art and text expression.
Cultural history of regular script
1. Origin and development: Regular script originated in Han Dynasty and was widely developed and popularized in Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties. The appearance of regular script is closely related to the popularization of ancient culture in China and the requirements of writing norms. In the compilation and inheritance of classical literature, the pursuit of writing norms promoted the development of regular script.
2. Academic inheritance: Regular script plays an important role in the academic inheritance of ancient China. Ancient literati often used regular script as the main font for writing, copying and studying classics. Regular script is widely used in the cultural field, such as classic subsets, Confucian classics, Buddhist classics and the works of scientists.
3. Cultural symbol: Regular script, as a standard and solemn font, represents the elegance and solemnity of ancient China culture. The font structure and stroke specification of regular script reflect the pursuit of order, balance and harmony in China culture. The beauty of regular script embodies the elegant aesthetic taste and cultural accomplishment of ancient China literati.