What did writing mean in ancient times?

In ancient times, brushwork refers to the fonts and glyphs described by pens in calligraphy works. The importance of calligraphy lies in that it can show the skill and aesthetics of calligraphers and reflect the evolution of social culture and spiritual connotation. In ancient times, the creation and appreciation of calligraphy was regarded as an elegant culture and art, which was not only appreciated by nobles and literati, but also became a part of ordinary people's daily life.

The development of ancient calligraphy can be traced back to the Oracle Bone Inscriptions period of Shang Dynasty. With the changes of the times, ancient calligraphy has also evolved, including seal script, official script, regular script, running script, cursive script and other different calligraphy systems. Among them, regular script is the most widely used calligraphy system, which is used in official documents, documents, letters and other formal occasions. However, cursive script is mostly used in artistic creation such as painting, calligraphy and poetry, which is characterized by its free, unrestrained and chic style.

The ancient brushwork has rich and colorful cultural connotation and artistic charm, and now it has become a cultural and artistic form of widespread concern in contemporary times. In modern times, calligraphy has become a way of aesthetic appreciation and sentiment cultivation, and an important symbol of people's aesthetic taste and cultural accomplishment. At the same time, the study of ancient calligraphy also provides reference and enlightenment for the innovative development of contemporary calligraphy. In a word, ancient brushwork not only has historical and cultural connotations, but also reflects the progress of human civilization, so it is of great significance for the inheritance and innovation of contemporary culture and art.