Running script is developed on the basis of regular script, which is a font between regular script and cursive script. In order to make up for the shortcomings of slow writing speed of regular script and illegible cursive script. Running script is both practical and artistic, and regular script is a literal symbol, which is practical and skillful; Comparatively speaking, cursive script is highly artistic, but its practicality is relatively insufficient.
Running script appeared in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and its name was first seen in Wei Heng's four-body calligraphy in the Western Jin Dynasty. After the golden period of Wei and Jin Dynasties and the development period of Tang Dynasty, running script reached a new peak in Song Dynasty and gradually occupied the mainstream position in various calligraphy styles.
With the vigorous development of contemporary calligraphy art, the exploration and innovation of running script creation has set off waves of upsurge. Showing a prosperous scene of multiple agitation.
Extended data:
Songti is a Chinese font that seems suitable for printing. The strokes vary in thickness, generally thin and thick, with decorative parts at the end, and the strokes such as dots, strokes, strokes and hooks have sharp points, which belong to serif fonts and are often used for text typesetting of books, magazines and newspapers.
Song style only appeared after the Ming Dynasty. Because of the heyday of Song Wenhua and the exquisite atmosphere of the Song Dynasty carvings, it has a high collection value. Therefore, the publishing circles in the Ming Dynasty often reprinted the Song engraving. These imitation Song styles of the Ming Dynasty are often only engraved with the word "Pikuo" instead of the original Song style with strong charm. Finally, a font specially used for printing was formed.
In the Qing Dynasty, the Song Dynasty developed further, and gradually formed the style of the Qing Dynasty after the middle period of Kangxi. The most obvious feature is that the Song style at this time is closer to the print that we are familiar with later. Later, during Hongzhi's reign, there began to appear Song typefaces in Suzhou, and during Zheng De's reign, it developed to Changzhou and Songjiang near Suzhou. They were originally formed in Jiajing period and distributed in most parts of the country.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-running script
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-Song Ti