Running script is a traditional art form of calligraphy in China, and it is also a common way of writing besides regular script and cursive script. The running script has a unique font, smooth strokes and unique artistic style, which gives people a unrestrained feeling. Running script originated in Han Dynasty and flourished in Tang and Song Dynasties. It is considered as one of the classics of China's calligraphy. The characteristics of running scripts include the following aspects:
Simple structure: Running script pays attention to the simplicity of strokes and the fullness of structure, and the font is usually full, and some fluent Lian Bi techniques are adopted to make the whole font flow and powerful.
Stroke change: Running script pays attention to the change of strokes and the change of strength, which has both soft curves and strong straight lines, giving people a dynamic and balanced aesthetic feeling.
Sense of speed: Running script pursues the effect of fast writing, emphasizes the consistency and fluency of writing, and presents an unrestrained and free sense of speed.
Simple style: Compared with the neatness of regular script and the chic of cursive script, running script pays more attention to the simplicity and overall balance of strokes and pursues simple and powerful glyphs.
Writing running script requires certain foundation and skills, and it is very important to master the correct stroke structure and strokes. Practicing running script can improve the grasp of strokes and the understanding of the whole font.
At the same time, appreciating and studying excellent running script works can help us better understand its uniqueness and draw inspiration from it.
In a word, running script, as one of the important forms of calligraphy art in China, has unique artistic charm and value. By studying and appreciating the running script, we can better understand the profoundness of China's traditional culture.