Calligraphy in Six Styles - Classic Song Lyrics

Author: Yao Fenglin
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Publish Date: 1999-03-01
Features: Six scripts, encompassing the basic calligraphic styles of Chinese characters.
Regular script (Kai style) is the standard typeface, serving as the foundation for character recognition and calligraphy learning. Seal script is the ancestor of calligraphy, embodying rich cultural spirit. Clerical script is the simplification and artistic leap of Chinese characters. Wei script is the calligraphic evolution of a specific era. Cursive script is the exaggeration and transformation based on simplified writing. Running script is the crystallization of both the practical and artistic functions of calligraphy.
Hobbies may vary from person to person, but to fundamentally master the basics of calligraphy, one must be familiar with all six scripts. This not only expands artistic tastes but also nurtures aesthetic sensibilities and accumulates knowledge of the evolution of Chinese characters.
Words carry meaning, and calligraphy expresses emotion. A good couplet paired with a renowned text complements each other. The seven books of couplets selected here feature content that will be both necessary and interesting for any practicing calligrapher to read.