Liu Gongquan's Stele of the Profound Secret. Introduction to Regular Script

Author: Shi Zhiwei
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: "" is a series of introductory books meticulously written for and primary and secondary school students. It is a popular, practical, and progressive series suitable for both students and teachers for basic calligraphy practice and teaching references. The learning of calligraphy basics generally involves two stages. The first stage is the practice of basic strokes and radicals, while the second stage focuses on the structure and composition of characters. In terms of structure, this book follows a step-by-step approach, providing detailed guidance through numerous examples for the basic strokes, radicals, and structural rules of various famous calligraphers' styles. Additionally, it offers concise guidance on the layout, inscription methods, and seal placement of works. Copying is the primary learning method for calligraphy students. have representative works that best reflect their styles, making them the preferred choices for later generations to study. The model characters in this series are selected from the works of great Tang Dynasty calligraphers such as 's "," 's "," "," and the Yuan Dynasty's 's "," "," and "," as well as the Sage of Calligraphy 's "," "," and the Han Dynasty's "." To support teaching, in addition to selecting model characters from the original steles, this book also uses radicals and components of these characters to design and combine a large number of model characters, guiding learners to apply and vary them for more effective results. All model characters are rendered in ink to resemble the true works of calligraphy masters. Additionally, they are slightly enlarged and marked with white lines to indicate brushstroke techniques, a distinctive feature of this book. Through clear and intuitive observation, learners can better grasp the characteristics of the masters' styles, thereby improving the effectiveness of their calligraphy practice. "" is divided into six volumes: (Regular Script Introduction: 's ""), (Regular Script Introduction: 's ""), (Regular Script Introduction: ""), (Regular Script Introduction: 's "" and ""), (Running Script Introduction: 's "" and ""), and (Cursive Script Introduction: ""). This allows primary and secondary school students, as well as beginners in calligraphy, to choose their preferred script style and receive comprehensive, easy-to-master, and progressive learning guidance.