It evolved from the official script used by the Tang government to write documents. Because it was used in the cabinet of the Tang government, it was named "cabinet style". Tiger style is characterized by thick strokes, simple structure, stable shape and strong official flavor. Its glyph is neat and dignified, its lines are full and its strokes are powerful.
Compared with other calligraphy styles, Tiger style fonts are more square and lines are more direct. It is characterized by little change in stroke thickness of each character, simple structure and few decorative strokes. Taige style is widely used in official documents, inscriptions and other formal occasions in the Tang Dynasty, which embodies the image of respect, dignity and authority. Its scope of use gradually expanded and became the main writing font of official documents in the Tang Dynasty.
As an important part of China's traditional culture, Taige still has some influence. In the creation of modern calligraphy, Taige is also used by some calligraphers to write works with classical and solemn atmosphere.
Tiger style characteristics
1, high classicality: Taige style is influenced by ancient literati calligraphy and has a strong classical atmosphere. It pursues the solemnity, regularity and dignity of brushwork, with neat and straight fonts and smooth and powerful lines, showing a solemn and elegant temperament.
2. Structural balance: Tiger style pays attention to the balance and harmony of composition. The font is neat and the layout is unified and orderly. The shape of each word, the distance between words and the distance between lines are carefully designed to achieve the overall harmonious aesthetic feeling.
3. Rich brushstrokes: Tiger style is very rich and varied in brushstrokes. There are both thick and powerful straight pens and delicate and soft curved pens. Through the use of thick and thin strokes, the lines of the font are varied, which increases the layering and artistic beauty of the works.
4. Strong decoration: Tiger style pays attention to decorative performance. Various decorative lines, embellishments and patterns often appear in calligraphy works, which increases the artistry and visual effect of the works.