Calligraphy practice method for hard pen clerical script

Author: Pang Zhonghua
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Publish Date: 1997-12-01
Features: This small series of books includes six volumes on the methods and practices of regular script, running script, and clerical script. It is entirely a set of popular pamphlets. Popularity does not equate to vulgarity or inferiority. "Popularity" means clarity and accessibility. It can also convey profound meaning. The poems of Li Bai and Bai Juyi, two of the "Three Great Poets" of the Tang Dynasty, are very popular. Wasn't Bai Juyi's poetry written to be understood by ordinary people? Throughout history, many literary works, both in the East and the West, have gained popularity in their "popularity." Today, popular songs and novels have a broader market than foreign songs or pure literature. Chen Kaige, a prominent director of China's fifth generation cinema, won a major award at the recent Cannes Film Festival with his masterpiece "Farewell My Concubine." An important factor was the popular appeal of the film. For calligraphy enthusiasts, practicality remains the primary focus. In work, study, and daily life, writing clear, elegant, and flowing characters is essential. Such writing brings pleasure to the eye and will remain so for centuries. Therefore, as an introductory book, it should be practical, clear, and easy to grasp to be well-received by the masses. Without basic training, any so-called advanced study would be like a mirage. Some methods and experiences may seem simple to outsiders, but the process of summarizing them can be very challenging. As the saying goes, "It's easy to watch but hard to do." The key lies in the scientific arrangement of learning methods and plans. Only by studying in an orderly manner—from script styles, strokes, character forms, to composition—can one advance step by step, steadily, and progressively, achieving meaningful results. A good start is half the success.