Calligraphy font classification

Calligraphy fonts can be divided into the following categories: 1. Official script: horizontal strokes with straight upright strokes, dignified strokes, rigorous structure, squareness as the main feature, and generally used for writing official documents, legal documents, etc.

2. Regular script: with simple strokes, stable structure, and strict specifications, it is the mainstream of modern calligraphy.

3. Running script: An intermediate between cursive script and regular script. It has the elegant and graceful beauty of cursive script and the standard and stability of regular script.

4. Cursive script: Expressing its special aesthetic and cultural connotations with free and unrestrained pen and ink, it is the most vital and artistically charming form of traditional Chinese calligraphy.

5. Seal script: Most of them are words engraved on bronzes, stone tablets, seals, etc., which are characterized by simplicity, simplicity and stiff lines.

6. Li imitation regular script: refers to a font that uses the official script style when writing, but is arranged according to the structure of regular script. It is an important stage in the development of regular script.

The evolution of calligraphy fonts can be roughly divided into the following stages: 1. Oracle bone inscriptions, bronze inscriptions and seal script: oracle bone inscriptions are the earliest form of Chinese character writing, while bronze inscriptions are an evolution from the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

Seal script was the official font of the Qin Dynasty and was very regular and uniform.

2. Official script and regular script: Official script evolved from seal script and became the official script during the Han Dynasty and was used for document writing.

Regular script is developed on the basis of official script and has the characteristics of clarity, dignity and standardization.

3. Cursive script and running script: Cursive script originates from official script and regular script. It is a font produced for sketching and daily life writing.

Running script is developed on the basis of regular script and cursive script, and is a relatively smooth and simple writing form.

4. With historical evolution and regional differences, different calligraphy styles and fonts have emerged in various regions. Famous calligraphers such as Zhang Xu, the cursive sage, and Wang Xizhi of the Tang Dynasty have all made important contributions to the evolution of calligraphy fonts.

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