Seal character
Seal script is an ancient writing style in China, which originated in Shang Dynasty and is the oldest writing style in China's calligraphy. The characteristics of seal script are that the lines are different in thickness, square and vertical. Seal script has a wide range of applications, such as stone carving, inscription, seal and so on.
To practice seal script, you need to prepare a brush and rice paper first. Then you can learn the strokes and glyphs of seal script by imitating seal cutting works. In the process of practice, we should pay attention to the thickness and strength of strokes and the overall coordination of glyphs.
official script
Lishu is a writing style in ancient China, which originated in the Han Dynasty and is the official style in China's calligraphy. Lishu is characterized by even strokes, square fonts and rigorous structure. Lishu is widely used in calligraphy works, letters and documents.
To practice official script, you need to prepare a brush and rice paper first. Then you can learn the strokes and glyphs of Lishu by imitating the inscriptions and calligraphy works of Lishu. In the process of practice, we should pay attention to the thickness and strength of strokes and the overall coordination of glyphs.
regular script
Regular script is a writing style in ancient China, which originated in Wei and Jin Dynasties and is a formal style in China's calligraphy. Regular script is characterized by uniform stroke thickness, correct font and rigorous structure. Regular script is the foundation of modern calligraphy, which is often used in calligraphy works, letters and documents.
To practice regular script, you need to prepare a brush and rice paper first. Then you can learn the strokes and glyphs of regular script by imitating calligraphy works of rubbings. In the process of practice, we should pay attention to the thickness and strength of strokes and the overall coordination of glyphs.
cursive script
Cursive script is a writing style in ancient China, which originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty and is a cursive script in China's calligraphy. The cursive script is characterized by vigorous strokes, bold fonts and free structure. Cursive script is often used in calligraphy works, poems, letters and so on.
To practice cursive writing, you need to prepare a writing brush and rice paper first. Then you can learn cursive strokes and glyphs by imitating cursive inscriptions and calligraphy works. In the process of practice, we should pay attention to the agitation of strokes and the freedom of glyphs.
Semi-cursive/running/calligraphy (China's calligraphy)
Running script is a writing style in ancient China, which originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty and is a cursive script in China's calligraphy. Running script is characterized by smooth strokes, rounded shape and free structure. Running script is often used in calligraphy works, poems, letters and so on.
To practice running script, you need to prepare a brush and rice paper first. Then you can learn the strokes and glyphs of running script by imitating the inscriptions and calligraphy works of running script. In the process of practice, we should pay attention to the fluency of strokes and the roundness of glyphs.
bamboo slip
Bamboo slips are a writing style in ancient China, made of bamboo and other materials. Bamboo slips are characterized by simple glyphs and rough strokes, and are often used in ancient documents, contracts, accounts and so on.
To practice bamboo slips, you need to prepare bamboo slips and carving knives first. Then you can learn the strokes and glyphs of bamboo slips by imitating ancient bamboo slips. In the process of practice, we should pay attention to the roughness of strokes and the simplicity of glyphs.