Hello everyone, I have a friend who asked me to recommend a few legal posts to get started with Lishu. So let's recommend a few Dharma texts from a simple, practical and meaningful perspective.
1. Cao Quanbei
Cao Quanbei is a good post to get started. The reason is that it is relatively regular, and the head and tail of the silkworm are clear. Writing a letter is also to follow the principle of seeking fairness first, and then seeking change.
It can be seen that the swallowtail is not too sharp and not very sluggish. It's still better.
Some of the strokes from thick to thin and from thin to thick should be paid attention to, not too sharp, and the sharp point should be made more subtle.
Lishu is the same as regular script, and those who know my previous articles know that they draw circles. Finish it with a one-stroke mentality. For example, the above Sun character. Red track, familiar with Yan Zhenqing's writing is not difficult.
It's still relatively smooth to learn.
2. Ritual Monument.
The ritual stele is more definite than Cao Quan's stele wave. Dovetail has a bit of a conventional painting feel. The relative shape is more decorative. The knot is dignified and atmospheric. It's a good primer.
Delicate and atmospheric. The thickness of the strokes is fine.
Pay attention to the observation when writing a single word. Stroke thickness, stroke distance, stroke tilt angle, etc.
The difficulty lies in the contrast between thickness and thickness, and it will be very friendly to learn Chu Sui Liangkaishu. If you learn this, it is also very convenient for the regular script to cut into Chu Suiliang.
In fact, the official book is very simple.
3. Otoei Monument.
The Yiying Monument is also a good primer. Silkworm head and goose tail rules. Explicit. It is definitely a better choice for laying a foundation.
When copying, pay attention to the changes in the square. The knot has a feeling of inwardness.
A square is not a balanced square.
We must also grasp the relationship well. Copy as close as possible.
You can copy it a little slower, and after being proficient, you can actually write it very quickly.
4. Xiping Stone Scripture
The Xiping Stone Scripture is also a good entry point. After all, in the Han Dynasty, children also used this to learn to write.
The contents are good, too. The knots are smooth, and it is good for newbies to get started.
5. Confucius Monument
The Confucius Monument is also a good entry pointer. The strokes are distinctive. If you study well, you can also have an achievement by relying on a book.
Internal structure. The way to be fat and thin.
Words are also more interesting.
The relationship between opening and closing is very good, and the beginner learns to follow the script. When innovating, exaggerate a little, and find that the contrast is the style. It's still good.
These texts all have a characteristic, they are all relatively modest. Relatively straightforward. There are three main styles in Lishu. Like the introductory recommendation, these are sweet type, delicate pie. There are also the ancient clumsy faction, the bold faction. The entry starts from the Qingxiu school, the meaning of the calligraphy strokes of the proficient Lishu, and then the pursuit of the ancient or bold school all the way.
Of course, there are many calligraphy posts, and these represent meaning. Space is limited here, so I won't list them all. I wish you all to find a Dharma that suits your preferences.
Learning should be gradual. First seek fairness, then seek change, and finally change in fairness.
Okay, let's share it here!
(ENDS)