Regular Script: Stele of the Ritual Vessels

Author: Lin Xingbang
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: Square and Solid, the Beauty of Temple Architecture
This set of books selects classic works of clerical script, including the "Liji Stele," "Caoquan Stele," "Yingying Stele," "Hengfang Stele," "Shimen Inscription," and "Shichen Front and Back Steles." These are highly praised by later calligraphers and even revered as the authentic king of clerical script in the "Eight Schools of Calligraphy." When learning clerical script, it is essential to understand the characteristics and historical background of each stele. When putting pen to paper, one can then write with ease, observing the essence of clerical script from the vertical perspective: it is square, severe, elegant, and fluid. It combines the extraordinary and the perilous in the ordinary, the sparse and the exquisite in the strict, undergoing endless transformations yet never deviating from the rules, thereby expressing unique personality and force.
Since this set of books is designed for beginners, the content is arranged to gather relevant materials, helping beginners understand the history of the steles and the techniques of writing them. The explanations are concise and clear, guiding beginners to practice steadily and accurately. This enables beginners to master every aspect—from basic strokes to radicals, from shaping methods to the external appearance and inner spirit of the characters.