1. Origin and characteristics
Running script originated in the Ming Dynasty, which combines the calligraphy techniques of Tang, Song and Late Tang Dynasties. It is a Chinese-style character, which is convenient to write. The change of strokes fully shows the writer's personality and emotional characteristics, and the strokes are vigorous and powerful, with strong visual impact.
2. Identification method
Observing the beginning, inflection point and ending of strokes, especially the inclination to pay attention to the slope in the "broken pen" part, the asymmetry of some letters, the cohesion of the words before and after, and the spread of ink marks are also some important signs to judge Xue Xingshu.
3. Stroke shaping
Xue's running script inherits the rules of regular script, with clear stroke structure and obvious "blood relationship" in the structure of some words. When writing, we should not ignore the turning point of strokes to create a more natural and vivid effect.
4. Scope of application
Xue Xingshu is widely used in seal cutting, plaque and other fields. Because of its thick strokes, it is also widely used in calligraphy competitions. With the development of modern science and technology, Xue's running script has been converted into digital fonts, which can be used on computers.
5. Calligraphy skills
Xue's running script has its own uniqueness in stroke habits, such as the horizontal line is slightly higher and the stroke is slightly to the right, which is related to Xue Ji's figure painting style. In terms of structure, Xue proposed that the running script must have a mystery, that is, the internal structure should have a certain sense of mystery, and attention should be paid to the density and order of strokes and the change of pen power.
6. Xue Ji and his works
Xue Ji was a writer and calligrapher in Ming Dynasty, as well as a painter and seal engraver. He is versatile, and his running script and regular script have high artistic value. He is known as "a great genius once in 700 years". His calligraphy works are divided into six generations, and there are not many existing ones, but they have far-reaching influence.
7. Combination of grass and grass
Xue's running script is implicit and meaningful, with square font and elegant agility. However, he did not specifically pursue the standard running script, but infiltrated the cultural achievements such as running script, cursive script and official script, and created an inclusive artistic style. His works are both rigorous and dignified in running script and vigorous and unrestrained in cursive script, which shows Xue Ji's cultural attainments and personal style.
In a word, Xue's running script is one of the treasures of China's traditional calligraphy art, because it has a vigorous, unique personality and clear structure. Its font is standard, strong and powerful, and it also has characteristics and value in expressing the writer's personality and emotion, so it has been widely concerned and studied.