Official script is a kind of running script in ancient China, which belongs to China's calligraphy. It originated in the Qin Dynasty, but it really developed and grew in the Han Dynasty, which was a prescribed font used in official documents of the Han Dynasty. Lishu is characterized by rich strokes, wide and thick knots, moderate knot spacing and calm and heavy fonts. The strokes are full and delicate, the lines are elegant and generous, the overall image is profound and serious, and the lines are rich in meaning.
The writing method of official script is rigorous, and each stroke and painting has its fixed order and law, which requires high skills and foundation. During the development of official script, famous calligraphers such as Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan and Liu appeared, and their works became the representative works of official script calligraphy. In addition, official script is also the basis of other characters, such as regular script and cursive script. The artistic value and cultural influence of official script are far-reaching. Different calligraphers in different times developed and innovated on the basis of official script, creating an immortal artistic chapter for the splendid calligraphy art of Chinese culture.
The picture above shows Yan Zhenqing's "Sacrificing a Nephew", which is one of the classic official script works and one of the treasures of China's calligraphy art. Its conception and techniques are different, and the eulogy is divided into three parts: upper, middle and lower. The upper part is mainly round and flexible, the middle part is mainly intense and changeable, and the lower part is rich and concise. Under this structure, eulogy has a distinct personality, which stops in ancient times and flows endlessly, perfectly showing the highest realm of official script art.