First, the origin of cursive script:
Cursive script, also known as running script, is a font style in China's calligraphy with a long history and development. The development of cursive script can be traced back to the Qin and Han Dynasties in ancient China, especially in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and Wei and Jin Dynasties.
At that time, the writing style of official script became cumbersome and inconvenient, so a faster and more unique writing style appeared, that is cursive script. The cursive script gradually evolved during this period and matured in the later development.
In the early days, cursive script was often used to quickly record, draft documents and copy inscriptions. However, with the passage of time, cursive script is no longer just a practical way of writing, but gradually evolved into an artistic expression, which is widely used by calligraphers in calligraphy creation.
The cursive script is characterized by smooth and changeable strokes, emphasizing the posture and rhythm of strokes and conveying the feelings and personality of calligraphers.
Second, the development of cursive script:
During the development of cursive script, many famous calligraphers had an important influence on it. Among them, Wang Xizhi is known as the originator of cursive script. He advocated "being able to be a grass official" and paid attention to the basic structure of official script in cursive script creation.
Later calligraphers, such as Huai Su, Wang Xianzhi and Zhang Xu, also made outstanding contributions to the development of cursive script and formed their own cursive style.
In a word, cursive script, as a unique calligraphy style, can be traced back to the Qin and Han Dynasties in ancient China. After the development and creation of generations of calligraphers, it gradually evolved into a writing style with distinctive personality and artistic value.
The development stage of cursive script
Initial stage:
The origin of cursive script can be traced back to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the cursive script in this period is called "Pian Ao Cao". This cursive script still retains some characteristics of regular script, but it has begun to show smooth stroke changes.
Wang Xizhi's period:
Wang Xizhi, a calligrapher in Jin Dynasty, had an important influence on the development of cursive script. He is famous for "being able to move grass" and advocates paying equal attention to transportation. Wang Xizhi's cursive script is characterized by "Li-like, not Li-like", and his pen is fluent, revealing a chic artistic style.
Late Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties:
With the passage of time, cursive script gradually broke away from the shackles of official script and formed a unique style. Calligraphers Huai Su and Wang Xianzhi in the Southern and Northern Dynasties made great contributions in the field of cursive script, which laid the foundation for the development of cursive script.
Tang dynasty:
The Tang Dynasty was one of the heyday of China's calligraphy art, and cursive script was further developed in this period. Zhang Xu, a calligrapher in Tang Dynasty, was famous for his wild grass.