What are the characteristics of running script, regular script, cursive script and official script?

Running script, regular script, cursive script and official script are all ancient calligraphy systems in China, and each calligraphy has its own unique characteristics and styles.

1 in regular script

Regular script is the standard font of China's calligraphy, also known as "original". It is characterized by clear strokes, regular structure and stable shape, and the strokes and structure of each character have fixed rules, which is the most basic form of calligraphy.

2. Official script

Lishu is China's early calligraphy, which originated from the Qin Dynasty. It is characterized by square glyphs, numerous strokes and changeable line thickness, which has distinct characteristics of the times. Official script is the basis of regular script and an important branch of China's calligraphy.

3. Running script

Running script is a kind of calligraphy between regular script and cursive script, which is named because of its coherent strokes and smooth lines. Running script is characterized by simple strokes, free structure and harmonious rhythm, which is a kind of calligraphy loved by ancient Chinese literati.

4, cursive script

Cursive script is the freest and most unique font in China's calligraphy. The cursive script is characterized by concise strokes and free structure, and some of them can even be written in one stroke. Cursive script is an advanced form of China's calligraphy, which requires high calligraphy skills to master.

The Cultural Significance of Calligraphy

Calligraphy is an artistic expression of the unique beauty of words in China and neighboring countries and regions deeply influenced by China culture. Including China calligraphy, Mongolian calligraphy, Arabic calligraphy and English calligraphy. His China Calligraphy is a unique traditional Chinese character art in China.

Calligraphy in a broad sense refers to the writing rules of characters and symbols. In other words, calligraphy refers to writing with its brushwork, structure and composition according to the characteristics and significance of words, making it a beautiful work of art. China's calligraphy is an original performance art of the Han nationality, which is known as: silent poetry, invisible dance; Paintings without pictures, silent music, etc.

20 18 12, the general office of the Ministry of Education announced that Shaoxing University of Arts and Sciences was the heritage base of Chinese excellent traditional calligraphy culture. On April 29th, 20021year, People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Ministry of Education decided to set up the China Calligraphy Education Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education.