Introduction to the true story of calligraphy

The true story of calligraphy is a compilation devoted to the method of regular script. The first seven volumes are collected from previous works. The preface in front of the book is in the form of a reply to Miao Zi, which mainly introduces the author's calligraphy purpose. Describe the development process of calligraphy style, including "ancient prose changed into seal, seal changed into sub-seal, seal changed into official script, official script changed into official script, official script changed into running script, Zhang Cao changed into cursive script, among all styles, official script is the most important". Then, the purpose of writing is explained in detail by "drawing inferences from others". For example, the book selection theory means "a calligrapher's book", and the cited person's biggest loss is his refusal to publish the full text. Its compilation purpose is "the unimportant person is silent, and the followers are more common." Although this compilation is an anthology, it is sometimes called an opinion.