We often encounter such readers and audiences, when they see others writing cursive, they will spray this person "ghost drawing symbols, you write regular script to see", it seems that regular script is the highest level of calligraphy; In fact, they have committed one of the biggest mistakes, that is, they do not know how to analyze and distinguish the attributes and differences between regular script and cursive script, small characters and large characters.
Regular script and cursive script are two important fonts in the art of Chinese calligraphy, and they have significant differences in writing style, font structure, and practicality. Regular script, also known as pavilion style, is characterized by squareness, symmetry, and stability, and is suitable for formal occasions and daily writing. Cursive writing is characterized by fluency, unrestrainedness, and freedom, which is more suitable for expressing emotions and artistry. It is precisely because of the different attributes of the two that the difference between the two is also obvious.
Regular script is a very common font, its glyph is dignified, neat, regular, and the strokes pay attention to the beginning and turn. The construction of each character has certain proportions and rules, such as the "Yongzi Eight Methods", which emphasizes the variation and fluency of the strokes. When writing, regular script requires smooth strokes, not too light and too heavy, and the structure of each word must strive to be accurate and beautiful. Because of its dignified and sedate appearance, this font is often used as an introductory font for calligraphy practice, and it is also the font of choice for formal occasions and official documents.
Cursive writing is characterized by flow, unrestrained and free, and its glyphs are no longer limited to square forms, but pursue the smoothness of lines and the expression of feelings. The cursive strokes are simplified a lot, the complexity is simplified, the turbidity is clear, and it looks as smooth as flowing water, and like clouds and fog, with rich changes. This type of font is suitable for expressing inner emotions and artistry, so it is more common in the calligraphy of ancient literati and ink writers.
Regarding the question of "the difference between regular script and cursive script, small characters and large characters", and "why most of the small characters are in pavilion style, while most of the large characters are cursive", this is mainly determined by writing habits and practicality.
First of all, it is necessary to explain the meaning of "pavilion style" and "cursive script". "Pavilion style" is a kind of regular script style, which is characterized by the font square, symmetrical, consistent size, neat and beautiful, is the Ming and Qing dynasties of the imperial court presided over the book style, is the standard font used in the imperial examination. This style of writing originated in the Tang and Song dynasties, and gradually became standardized in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and was officially respected. "Cursive" is an ancient Chinese character script, which is characterized by simplified, continuous and flowing strokes, and is a type of calligraphy created by writers to improve the speed of writing. Cursive writing has a unique artistic style and beauty, especially in expressing emotions and artistic conceptions.
In ancient times, people often used brushes when writing, and there were different requirements for writing skills and styles for small and large characters. Small characters need to be neatly written, well-proportioned, and beautiful, and suitable for use in small areas such as books, official documents, and letters; The large characters need to be written boldly and magnificently, which is suitable for use in a large area such as inscriptions, plaques, and couplets. Therefore, the neat and beautiful style of writing is suitable for writing in small characters, while the free-spirited style of cursive is suitable for writing in large characters.
In addition, the difference between small and large characters is also in their practicality. Small characters are easy to read and read, so they are widely used in formal occasions such as books and official documents; Large characters are easier to view and identify from a distance, so they are used more in inscriptions, plaques and other occasions. Therefore, the difference between small and large characters is mainly due to the difference in writing habits and practicality. On different occasions and for different purposes, people will choose to use different book styles to express their thoughts and emotions.
In general, regular script and cursive script are two important fonts in the art of Chinese calligraphy, each with its own characteristics and charm. The regular script is dignified and steady, suitable for formal occasions and daily writing; Cursive script, on the other hand, pays more attention to the expression of emotions and artistry. As a calligraphy enthusiast, you can choose a font that suits you according to your preferences and needs to learn and practice.