Running script is a font style in China's calligraphy, also known as running script. It is a cursive form of regular script, with the characteristics of chic, freedom and fluency, and it is an artistic expression in calligraphy. When writing running script, the strokes are continuous, the structure is simple, and the lines are smooth and powerful. Compared with regular script, running script pays more attention to the change and fluency of strokes, and the writing speed is faster, giving people a light and natural feeling.
The characteristics of running scripts also include the following aspects:
Plump strokes: The strokes of running script like to be expressed with thick ink and wide pens, with thick and plump strokes and strong sense of quantity.
Perspective effect: the strokes in running script often have perspective effect, that is, different degrees of ink color are injected into the same stroke, thus showing different effects in depth.
Change: Running script has made great changes to the thickness, density and length of strokes, forming a variety of line expressions.
Strong brushwork: when writing running script, we often pay attention to the continuity of strokes and highlight the writer's brushwork and strength.
The writing of running script requires vigorous, free and fluent writing, and requires certain perseverance and skills. Through constant practice and tempering, we can gradually master the writing skills of running script and give the works a personal artistic style. As a part of China traditional calligraphy art, running script has unique aesthetic value and cultural connotation, and is deeply loved by calligraphy lovers and art lovers.