Characteristics of official script

Lishu is an ancient calligraphy font in China, which has unique characteristics and aesthetic feeling. The following will introduce the characteristics of official script in detail.

Stroke structure: the stroke structure of Lishu is rigorous and orderly, and each stroke has a clear starting point and ending point. Stroke is generally composed of straight lines, horizontal lines and curves, and the lines are smooth and powerful. The strokes are closely connected, and the whole presents a stable and rhythmic aesthetic feeling.

Line characteristics: the line thickness of Lishu is uniform, and the change of line thickness is reflected by the width of strokes. The change of line thickness makes the glyphs of official script richer and more diverse, which increases the sense of visual hierarchy.

Structural stability: the structure of official script is stable, the parts of each character are balanced with each other, and the overall shape is harmonious. The upper, lower, left and right parts of the glyph are relatively balanced, giving people a sense of stability and firmness.

Regular symmetry: the shape of official script has strong symmetry, with obvious left-right symmetry and up-and-down symmetry. The symmetry of the glyph makes the overall layout harmonious and unified, and enhances the sense of visual stability.

Line changes: The lines of Lishu are varied, including straight lines, curves and scale lines. The changes of these lines make the glyphs more vivid and interesting, giving people beautiful enjoyment.

Combination of stippling: stippling in official script is flexible and changeable, and the size, length and thickness of stippling are cleverly arranged. The use of stippling increases the details and richness of the font, making the font more vivid and three-dimensional.

Sense of wholeness: The glyph of Lishu has a strong sense of wholeness, the spacing between words is moderate, and the overall layout is appropriate. The sense of wholeness makes the official script font have strong visual impact and attraction.

As an ancient calligraphy font in China, Lishu has unique charm and aesthetic feeling. Its characteristics include strict and orderly stroke structure, uniform line thickness, stable structure, regular symmetry, rich line changes, flexible use of stippling, strong sense of integrity and so on. The unique feature of official script font is that it has a neat side, full of change and agility. The characteristics of official script reflect the unique charm of ancient calligraphy art in China, and it is also an important part of traditional culture in China.