Running script is a font in China's traditional calligraphy art and one of the main styles of China's calligraphy. Running script originated from official script, formed in Han Dynasty and matured in Wei and Jin Dynasties. It is famous for its smooth and stirring strokes and unique momentum, and is known as the most personalized and artistic font in calligraphy.
The characteristics of running scripts are as follows:
Smooth strokes of running script: The strokes of running script are smooth and freely, criss-crossing, with certain changes and rhythms. Brush strokes from coarse to fine, from beginning to end, show the beauty of free curve.
Exciting verve: Running script pays attention to the use of brush strokes, and expresses the backbone and rhythm of glyphs with powerful and tense pen and ink. Every tick, every turn has a unique vitality, forming a unique charm of running script.
Broken Pen and Lian Bi: Techniques of broken pen and Lian Bi commonly used in running script. Through the disconnection or connection of some strokes, the font change and artistic tension are increased. This technique makes the font feel very dynamic and rhythmic.
Virtual penetration: the running script pays attention to the use of blank space and uses moderate ink to form the effect of virtual reality and reality. Blank space provides the viewer with imagination and makes the work more attractive.
As a style in calligraphy art, running script has both traditional classical beauty and unique personal style. Many famous calligraphers are good at running script. Through the use of pen and ink and personal artistic creation, they endowed the running script with richer connotation and expressive force.
Appreciating running script can not only appreciate the beauty of each glyph, but also appreciate the charm of thought, culture and art contained in it. At the same time, by practicing running script, you can also cultivate your willpower and self-cultivation and improve your aesthetic quality and writing skills.