Liu Style Practice Calligraphy Book

Author: Xu Chunxing
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Publish Date: 2000-12-01
Features:
1. Copying strokes () is a traditional Chinese calligraphy practice method. Because it is highly visual, simple, and effective, it is particularly suitable for teenagers and beginners in calligraphy. The characters in this book are written according to standardized Chinese character norms, reflecting the consistency between calligraphy teaching and character recognition teaching.
2. When practicing, first observe the model characters, then write them. First, focus on the stroke forms and memorize the order of strokes, then write them in one continuous motion without stopping in the middle. Before writing, you can also practice "air writing" with your fingers to get a sense of the lightness, speed, and start/end points of the strokes. When writing, think about it and strengthen the "feel" experienced in copying strokes, forming actual writing skills.
3. This book can be used for light ink copying first, then dark ink copying after it dries. It can also be used for tracing or memorized writing to improve the utilization of the copybook. It can also be used for single and double hook exercises. "Single hook copying" enhances students' understanding of structure and spacing; "double hook copying" deepens their grasp of stroke forms. "Bones and meat working together" complement each other.
4. Heavy lines are used to indicate the stroke process on the red characters, making it easier for students to grasp the basic strokes and structures of regular script. Copying strokes require accuracy in the overall form, but there is no need for every stroke to be perfectly red and black. Some strokes may be slightly "over" or "under," which is normal and does not require correction or rewriting.
5. Copying strokes is a means, not an end. After students develop relatively proficient skills through repeated copying, they should promptly discard the "copying strokes crutch" and transition to tracing or independent writing as soon as possible.