1, which is written differently.
Running script is a neat font, which is suitable for writing articles of different lengths. Its strokes are thinner than cursive, and the change of stroke thickness is smoother, maintaining a stable stroke rhythm, so it is full of beauty and fluency. For example, some calligraphers in history, such as Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan, are famous for their running scripts and their works are clear.
In contrast, cursive script is more chic. Its stroke changes are very flexible, and it can even deliberately break through the traditional rules and constraints, so that the letters are deliberately skewed or crossed, forming an artistic contrast effect and increasing the three-dimensional sense and sense of movement. Cursive script has a strong ability to express personality and emotion, which is suitable for the poetic embodiment of the life of monks and literati. For example, Zhang Xu's Preface to the Lanting Pavilion is a masterpiece of cursive script known as a national treasure.
Step 2 Use different materials
Running script and cursive script use different pens and papers. The running script uses a fine brush, and the paper is generally flat and smooth. The cursive pen is wide, creating an atmosphere of self-enjoyment, lyricism or laissez-faire. The corresponding paper considers more factors such as water-based, brush-through, water absorption and so on.
Although both running script and cursive script are representative fonts of China's calligraphy, they are quite different in form, structure and characteristics, and have their own characteristics in expressing themes and characters.
Running script characteristics
1, changeable brushwork
The writing style of running script is similar to regular script, but the writing rhythm of running script is faster than regular script. Writing, closing and turning are more convenient and flexible, and each has its own advantages. Its main performance is the combination of hiding and dew, and the exposed front is mostly. Such as "column"; Fiona Fang has both round pens, such as "Shang"; The lifting pressure is obvious, and the sense of rhythm is strong, such as "one" and "ancestor".
2. Lively and energetic
Write regular script, one stroke at a time, with clear beginning and end. The rhythm of writing running script is faster than that of regular script, and it is often natural to bring out some connections with hooks, or to connect the front and back strokes with gestures. However, due to the echo and traction of this hook or tie, the connection between strokes and characters is strengthened, which is more vivid and full of spirit. Such as "yes", "can", "no" and "Mao".
3, writing is convenient
Regular script strokes are meticulous, horizontal and vertical. For the convenience and beauty of writing, some strokes or parts of regular script can be simplified or changed. Or replace horizontal with dots, vertical with dots, left with dots, and pressed with dots. Such as Lao, Zhu, Liu and Wei.