Calligraphy dictionary

Author: Zhang Xiuchuan
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: Chinese characters, first in recognition, then in writing. However, when observing the various types of calligraphy from ancient to modern times, they are vast as the sea. Even in the four major categories of regular script, cursive script, clerical script, and seal script, they are all distinct. Every famous calligrapher throughout the dynasties can be counted by thousands, each with their own unique style. For those who have established their own schools, such as Yan, Liu, Ou, Su, Huang, Mi, Dong, and Zhao, their calligraphy each has its own specialties, with different brushwork and spirits, all represent their individuality. The strokes and structures of each person make it clear to later generations that the calligraphy comes from a certain person's hand, which is an indelible spirit in Chinese characters. This book collects the calligraphy of famous calligraphers from various dynasties into one volume and divides them into the four major categories of regular script, cursive script, clerical script, and seal script. This allows those studying the "Six Principles" to not only recognize characters but also practice calligraphy, achieving two benefits at once.