1, Lishu originated in the Qin Dynasty and was mainly used for official records. Official script is characterized by rigor, solemnity and stable structure. In ancient society, only learned people could master the writing skills of official script, so official script was also regarded as an advanced art form.
2. The cursive script originated in the Warring States Period, originally for the convenience of writing, as a quick writing method. The cursive script is characterized by fluidity, free and easy, and is not bound by the traditional format. Many famous calligraphers such as Zhang Xu and Huai Su are good at cursive script, and their works are often full of personalized style and rich imagination.
3. Running script originated in Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and evolved from regular script as a font between regular script and cursive script. The running script is characterized by fluency and naturalness, which has both the standard of regular script and the agility of cursive script. Many calligraphers, such as Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing, are masters of running script, and their works are deeply loved by people.
4. Regular script is a basic form of China's calligraphy, which is characterized by clarity, regularity, even strokes and easy identification. This font first appeared in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and was founded by the famous calligrapher Zhong You. Regular script occupies an important position in the history of China, because it is one of the important symbols of the standardization of China characters.
5. Calligraphy is a unique art form in China culture. It not only shows the artist's thoughts, feelings and aesthetic taste, but also inherits the essence of China's history and culture. These different books have their own characteristics, and each one has its unique historical value and artistic charm. By studying and appreciating these books, we can better understand and experience China's traditional culture, and we can also get beautiful enjoyment and inspiration from them.