First, Li Shusi
Lishu originated in the Han Dynasty, with a square font structure and vigorous strokes. In official script, the characteristics of Si are:
Correct strokes: The pressed strokes are generally upright, without much inclination.
Changes in stroke thickness: Li Shu IV's stroke thickness changes obviously, with one stroke slightly heavier and the other slightly lighter, showing a dignified and vigorous style.
Sharp corners are more common: most official scripts are sharp corners, and the turning points of strokes are often sharp corners.
Second, regular script
Regular script is one of the most common fonts in China's calligraphy, with dignified and steady fonts and straight strokes. The writing features of regular script include:
Straight pen: Regular script strokes are generally straight without too many ups and downs.
The horizontal stroke is slightly oblique: compared with official script, the horizontal stroke of regular script may be slightly oblique, but it remains correct as a whole.
Smooth turning: Regular script is often smoother at the turning point and has fewer sharp corners.
Third, the difference and comparison
Writing style: Li Shu is more vigorous and square, and regular script is more stable and dignified.
Stroke characteristics: the thickness of official script changes, the sharp corner is more obvious, and the strokes of regular script are more straight.
Inheritance and development: Regular script is more common in the development of calligraphy, while official script, as an ancient Chinese character, is less used in calligraphy practice and more presented as an ancient font in China.
Four. conclusion
There are significant differences between official script and regular script in writing style and stroke characteristics, and the writing of Si is also an obvious embodiment. Understanding and mastering the different characteristics of official script and regular script can help calligraphy lovers better learn and appreciate different styles of calligraphy art, and also help to write more standardized and beautiful fonts.