The description font of walking snake insect is like a coiled snake insect, which is difficult to recognize.
In addition to describing illegible fonts, such as snake worms, snake worms can also be used to describe chaotic things. The origin of this idiom can be traced back to the biography of Wang Xizhi in the Book of Jin. There is a saying that spring walks with insects, and autumn is like a snake, which means that Wang Xizhi's words meander like insects in spring and snakes in autumn. Therefore, walking snakes and insects can also be used to describe things winding and elusive.
In addition, walking snake worms can also be used to describe an article or speech that is lengthy, chaotic and logically poor. The origin of this idiom may be related to the ancient imperial examination, because in the imperial examination, candidates need to write an article in small print on a long scroll. If the article is written in a mess, it will be as difficult to identify as a snake bug, which will affect the exam results. Therefore, a snake bug can also be used to describe an article or speech that is lengthy, chaotic and logically poor.
The application of snake insect in calligraphy works;
1, regular script calligraphy: in regular script, the brushwork of snake insects is vividly displayed. Calligraphers use tortuous brushwork to make fonts present unique artistic beauty. This brushwork is especially obvious when expressing some Chinese characters, such as dragons and snakes, whose curves and turns are like worms or snakes.
2. Running script calligraphy: Running scripts are commonly used in running scripts. Running script pursues fluency and naturalness. Calligraphers will use all kinds of curves and twists to make fonts look more vivid and powerful. This kind of brushwork is especially obvious when it shows the continuity and flying trend of running script.
3. Cursive calligraphy: In cursive calligraphy, the brushwork of walking the snake and walking the worm has been brought to the extreme. Cursive script pursues quickness and conciseness. Calligraphers use a lot of curves and twists when writing, which makes the font look more wild and free. This brushwork is very obvious when expressing wild cursive script.