A Brief Introduction to the Development, Changes and Font Features of China Calligraphy Art

From five aspects of seal script, official script, regular script, cursive script and running script, this paper briefly expounds the development and changes of China's calligraphy art and font characteristics.

1, seal script

Seal script is the origin of China's calligraphy, which was originally used for seal cutting. It is characterized by a unique physical structure and a strong stroke. The evolution of seal script can be summarized into two stages, ancient seal script and new seal script. The ancient seal form is simple and vigorous, and the painting is rigorous and powerful; The new seal script is more simplified, focusing on the smoothness of lines and the change of strokes. Seal script is characterized by strict and regular font, neat and powerful strokes and mysterious ancient rhyme.

2. Official script

Official script is the development and extension of seal script, which is produced to meet the daily writing needs. Lishu is characterized by smooth strokes, stable structure and regular fonts. The evolution of official script can be divided into two stages: ancient script and modern script. The ancient Chinese characters are rigorous and the strokes are slender and powerful; Jin Li is more simplified, paying attention to the fluency of strokes and the speed of writing. Lishu is characterized by regular fonts, smooth and round strokes, certain writing speed and aesthetic feeling of calligraphy.

3. Regular script

Regular script is the evolution and extension of official script, and it is also one of the main fonts of China's calligraphy. Regular script is characterized by full and round strokes, stable structure and regular fonts. The evolution of regular script can be divided into two stages: ancient and modern. The ancient prose is rigorous and neat, and the strokes are slender and neat. Today's document is more simplified, focusing on the fluency of strokes and the stability of structure. Regular script is characterized by regular font, full and round strokes, certain writing speed and aesthetic feeling of calligraphy.

4, cursive script

Cursive script is a cursive form of regular script, which pursues freehand brushwork and speed, with diverse font deformation and smooth strokes. The cursive script is characterized by simplified font, smooth strokes and strong artistic expression. The evolution process of cursive script can be mainly divided into two stages, ancient writing and modern writing. The ancient cursive script is free to deform and the strokes are smooth and unrestrained, while the modern cursive script is more simplified, paying attention to the speed of strokes and the artistry of calligraphy. The cursive script is characterized by diversified font deformation, smooth and unrestrained strokes and unique artistic charm.

5. Running script

It is a combination of regular script and cursive script, which not only has the regularity of regular script and unrestrained cursive script, but also has its own characteristics, such as smooth and round font, rich and diverse causes and stable structure. The evolution process of running script can be mainly divided into two stages, ancient running script and modern running script. The ancient lines are smooth and round, and the strokes are rich and varied; This line is relatively simple, focusing on the speed of strokes and the artistry of calligraphy. Running script is characterized by smooth and round fonts, rich and changeable strokes and unique calligraphy charm.

Introduce the characteristics of China's calligraphy;

1, sense of strength

Calligraphy works can convey a strong sense of strength by mastering the skills of strength. The brushwork is one of the main features of China's calligraphy, and the strength of stippling lines directly affects the stability and aesthetic feeling of the works. Calligraphy works can break the traditional shackles and show a unique sense of strength and movement through the clever use of power.

2. sense of rhythm

The sense of rhythm in calligraphy works is expressed and embodied through comparison. Specifically, the characteristics of line movement in calligraphy can be expressed by the ups and downs of lines, such as the strokes of lines, the starting and ending points of pen tips, etc. In addition, the sense of rhythm of calligraphy works can also be reflected through comparative display, and the sense of rhythm of works can be highlighted through the arrangement or combination of different forms of lines or shapes. The arrangement or crossing of strokes in the lower left and upper right of calligraphy works can form an obvious sense of rhythm.