The origin of cursive script can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, which is a writing method for the convenience of writing. Cursive script originally developed from official script. Because of the complicated strokes and slow writing speed of official script, people began to try to simplify the strokes of official script and formed cursive script. The appearance of cursive script greatly improved the writing speed and enhanced the readability of the text.
The development of cursive script has gone through several stages. In the Han Dynasty, cursive script gradually developed and matured, and different forms of cursive script such as Cao Zhang and Cao Jin appeared. In the Tang Dynasty, calligraphers such as Zhang Xu and Huai Su pushed cursive script to a new height, forming the style of wild grass. The brush strokes of the wild grass are more exaggerated, bold and unrestrained, and the shape is more beautiful, showing strong personality and emotion.
The artistic features of cursive script are very distinct. First of all, cursive strokes are concise, smooth and changeable, which gives people a strong visual impact. Secondly, cursive script pays attention to the expression of momentum and charm, and shows a dynamic aesthetic feeling through the ups and downs of strokes. Finally, cursive script has a high emotional expression. Calligraphers express their feelings and thoughts through changes in brushstrokes and structural design.
There are many famous cursive writers in the history of China, among which Zhang Xu and Huai Su are the most representative. Zhang Xu was a famous calligrapher in Tang Dynasty. His cursive script is unrestrained and natural, with strong personality and emotional expression. Huai Su was a famous calligrapher in Song Dynasty. His cursive script is chic and elegant, and his strokes are concise and changeable, showing a fresh aesthetic feeling.
Appreciating and learning cursive script requires a certain calligraphy foundation and aesthetic ability. First of all, we should understand the stroke characteristics and structural rules of cursive script, and be familiar with the different forms of cursive script style. Secondly, we should read more books, study more and practice more, and improve our calligraphy level through observation, imitation and practice. Finally, we should pay attention to the cultivation of cultural literacy and aesthetic ability, and appreciate and understand the artistic value of cursive script from multiple angles.
In a word, cursive script is an important part of China's calligraphy art, with unique artistic charm and historical value. By understanding and studying the origin, development, artistic characteristics, representative figures and methods of appreciation and learning of cursive script, we can better understand and understand the diversity and richness of calligraphy art in China, and at the same time stimulate our love and pursuit of calligraphy art.