The bottom running script is a writing technique in China's calligraphy, and it is the morphological feature of a word in running script. Running script is a writing style between regular script and cursive script, which combines the calmness of regular script with the fluency of cursive script and has a unique sense of rhythm and momentum. In running script, the bottom writing is one of the key elements, which can not only reflect the integrity and stability of the characters, but also show the unique style and personality of running script.
The lower part of the word is directly connected with the horizontal line to form a horizontal line segment. Straight bottom often appears in the straight part of running script, such as well and scholar. Straight-bottom writing requires correctness, stability and even strength. The bottom bends upward. Anti-bending bottom often appears in the bending part of running script, such as "wood" and "soil" The writing of anti-bending bottom requires softness and delicacy, and the lines show smooth radian.
A slightly pointed shape at the bottom. Anti-sharp bottom often appears in the diagonal words of running script, such as "person" and "Zhang". The writing of the reverse pointed bottom requires smooth lines, and the sharp corners show hardness and strength. The bottom is round. The bottom of the thin circle often appears in the circular curve part of the running script, such as "mouth" and "text" The writing of the thin ring bottom requires the overall roundness and fullness, and attention should be paid to keeping the bottom stable.
Advantages of running scripts
Running script, as a way of writing, has the characteristics of regular script and cursive script, which is both stable and solemn in regular script and smooth and agile in cursive script. In the practice of running script, calligraphers can selectively express the shapes and strokes at the bottom according to the characteristics of characters and their own creative intentions. Different writing styles bring different visual effects and artistic charm to the works, enriching the expressive force of running script.
As a writing form of traditional calligraphy in China, running script has a long history and rich cultural connotation. In modern times, with the development of society and the innovation of calligraphy art, running script is gradually valued and loved by more people. Many calligraphers continue to explore and develop the techniques and expressions of running script, which makes it glow with new vitality in contemporary artistic creation.