What do you mean by five styles of writing?

Calligraphy, as an important part of China traditional culture, has been admired and loved by people since ancient times. The five styles of calligraphy refer to regular script, running script, cursive script, official script and seal script, which represent different styles and characteristics of calligraphy art. Regular script is a formal calligraphy used to write articles and letters. Running script is the middle form of cursive script and regular script, which is fast and smooth; Cursive script is very individual and artistic, and is good at expressing emotions; The official script originated from the official script of Qin and Han dynasties, and its brushwork is rigorous; Seal script is the originator of China's calligraphy, emphasizing strength, attaching importance to the change and combination of strokes, and comparing pictographs.

Each calligraphy style not only has a unique historical background, but also concentrates the essence and attainments of different calligraphers. Regular script represents Wang Xizhi, and is known as the peak of regular script with its graceful and delicate line style; Running script is represented by Zhang Xu, whose ups and downs perfectly combine writing with rhythm; The cursive script is represented by Zhang Zhilong, a descendant of Zhang Xu, whose decadent and chic brushwork is deeply loved by scholars. Li Shu is represented by Liu Hui, whose solemn and rigorous stroke form is known as the originator of Li Shu; Seal script is represented by Li Si, Deng, and many works are widely praised for their beautiful lines, compactness and strength.

With the changes of the times, the art of calligraphy is constantly developing and innovating. Although five calligraphy styles have always been an important part of calligraphy art, new styles and schools are constantly emerging. How to inherit and develop the art of calligraphy has become an urgent problem. We should appeal to more young people to learn and understand the art of calligraphy and inherit and carry forward the traditional culture of the Chinese nation; At the same time, we should strengthen the combination with modern science and technology, and better apply calligraphy art to life and work. Only in this way can we better protect and develop the art of calligraphy.