1, Wang Xizhi's seventeen posts.
Whether learning running script or cursive script, Wang Xizhi is naturally an indispensable protagonist. In particular, his cursive classic Seventeen Gua is accurate and standardized, which is suitable for both beginners and masters. Many calligraphers in history have fallen in love with this, which is enough to explain everything.
2. Zhiyong's "True Grass Thousand Characters".
Zhiyong, the seventh grandson of Wang Xizhi, inherited Wang Xizhi's brushwork well in calligraphy. A closer look at Zhi Yong's Thousand Words True Grass reveals that the brushwork is similar to that of Wang Xizhi. Although we can't see Zhi Yong's original work, at least we can see a relatively real ink version, which is very helpful for us to learn brushwork seriously.
3. Sun's book spectrum.
Sun Shu Pu of Tang Dynasty is not only a cursive masterpiece, but also an excellent textbook for calligraphy theory. Learning cursive script is naturally indispensable. Moreover, the calligraphy is flexible, decisive and endless, which is more suitable for the current calligraphy aesthetics.
You must learn the rules before learning cursive script. The cursive script, which seems natural and unrestrained, is actually very particular. Although there is no absolute standard for simple stroke replacement and vertical and horizontal structure insertion, there are established and fixed writing methods. These three copybooks just reflect "statutes are greater than temperament". Learn from here, at least you won't go astray. Cursive writing pays attention to using a pen. No matter Wang Xizhi, Zhi Yong or Sun, they are all masters of using pens. Learn their cursive script, you can unconsciously pay attention to their brushwork.