The writing method of "Xiaozi" running script: three points are written with exposed edges on the paper; the horizontal lines are replaced by side edges; the complicated points are replaced by simple and simple strokes; the hooks, picks, and strings are used to strengthen Echoes of pointillism; circular turns instead of square folds.
Relevant knowledge about running script:
1. According to Zhang Huai's "Shujuan": "The running script was created by Liu Desheng of Yingchuan in the later Han Dynasty. It is a small error in the original script. From the simplicity, it is called running script." From this we can see that "running script" is the transformation of "official script".
2. According to Wang Sengqian's "Able to Write Names of People in Ancient Times": "Zhong Yao's books have three types: the first is the book inscribed on stone, which is the most wonderful; the second is the charter book, which is passed down to secretaries and teaches in elementary schools. The third one is called Xingwen Shu. Hedong Wei Kaizi adopted Zhang Zhi's method and used Kaifa's method to make a draft. "From this we know that Xingwen's script is also called Xingwen's script. It originally developed from the signing of paintings by painting dealers. Those who heard from each other refer to writings, letters and the like.
The running script appeared at about the same time as the eight-point regular script, and its form is also very close to the eight-point regular script and later official script. This is equivalent to changing (Zhang) cursive script from official script - deriving other branches from "zhengti characters". In addition to the official script, the "Orthodox" characters of the Huanling Dynasty were followed by the "eight-point regular script", so people think that the running script is another branch of the "eight-point regular script".
In fact, it is the same as other calligraphy styles. It was originally created by ordinary mass writers. As long as the eight-point script is made more similar to other calligraphy and loses the trend of official script, it will become running script. , we can see it everywhere in the bamboo slips generally unearthed in the late Han Dynasty. In the late Han Dynasty, running script was not widely used. It was not until the emergence of Wang Xizhi of the Jin Dynasty that it became popular.
The running script came into Wang Xizhi’s hands, perfectly combining its practicality and artistry. This created the Southern School calligraphy art that has shined through the ages and became the most influential school in the history of calligraphy.