Introduction to calligraphy in Qin and Han dynasties

During the Qin and Han dynasties, the changes of Chinese characters were the most drastic, and the big seal script was changed from provincial to small seal script. Mature official script; Cursive script developed to Cao Zhang; Running script and regular script are also sprouting, and calligraphers are also producing in large numbers. The changes of characters and the achievements of calligraphy have had a far-reaching impact on future calligraphy. Today's calligraphy in Qin and Han dynasties includes silk books, bamboo slips, murals and inscriptions on pottery bottles; Other physical materials include inscriptions, stone carvings, bricks, lacquerware and other relics on metal objects, which are important materials for studying calligraphy in Qin and Han Dynasties.