Primary School Calligraphy Series - Copying and Learning Zhao Style Regular Script

Author: Xue Fubin (Editor)
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Publish Date: July 1, 2003
Features: Regular script is the foundational style for beginners in calligraphy and an essential practice for primary school students. Renowned calligraphy educators such as Xue Fubin and Yang Guangxin have meticulously compiled this "Primary School Calligraphy Series," which has been reviewed by Mr. Ouyang Zhongshi. This series consists of two parts: Copying Classics and Collecting Characters, catering to different learning stages.
The Copying Classics section (4 volumes, one each for Yan, Liu, Ouyang, and Zhao styles) provides detailed introductions to the rules of stroke execution, characteristics of radicals, and structural features through text explanations, examples, and stroke diagrams. It is suitable for the initial learning phase. By reading the text explanations, analyzing stroke diagrams, studying the techniques of brushwork, and understanding the arrangement of structure and space, students can lay a solid foundation for further progress.
The Collecting Characters section (4 volumes, one each for Yan, Liu, Ouyang, and Zhao styles) selects original characters from classical scripts and arranges them in five formats: horizontal scrolls, square frames, fans, hanging scrolls, and vertical scrolls. This not only preserves the original appearance and style of the classical scripts but also greatly assists in appreciation and creative practice.
This series helps primary school students improve their calligraphy skills step by step while also enhancing their appreciation of calligraphy as an art form.