Chapter 18 Section 5 The Artistic Beauty of Cursive Script in Various Styles

Some people think that cursive script is the easiest to express emotion and art, and some people think that cursive script is the easiest to write, but it is actually very inaccurate.No matter what kind of font, "will" is not difficult, "good" is not easy.Cursive script is the most common in practice, but it is not easy to write well; cursive script has the strictest specifications, and there will be a big difference between being longer or shorter, so it is by no means a matter of using the pen as the body. It must have a high quality and a high Only artistic ability can achieve higher achievements.Here are some cursive works with their own characteristics:

Wang Xizhi's cursive script should be represented by "Seventeen Tie".Because his contribution to cursive script is based on simplicity, which can describe its roughness without misunderstanding, and shows the richness of art.Especially the first half of "Seventeen Posts" fully demonstrates this point (Figure 27).As for Wang Xizhi's running script, the "Sangluan Tie" mentioned earlier is enough to show that he is the earliest peak of running script, so I won't repeat it here. Wang Xianzhi's running script is also very impressive, and every term "two kings" refers to Xixian's father and son.However, the comparison between Xianzhi's cursive script and Xizhi's has a new development. He merged running script and cursive script, and connected the complicated circles as much as possible. It can be regarded as a typical example when later generations come to make it, but it is enough to pass on its spirit.

Although there are not many remains of Wang Xun's running script, its spirit can be seen very much.Judging from the posture, it is obviously a Jin style, but the pen is smooth, fresh and lively, elegant and elegant. "Boyuan Tie" can be called a rare treasure in the world. (Figure 28) Wang Ci is the son of Wang Sengqian, a calligraphy theorist in the Southern Dynasties. His cursive strokes are also very temperamental, with uneven sizes and scattered patterns. "Ru Bi Ke Ye Tie" can be a representative. "Ode to the Master of the Sui Dynasty" is the chapter grass written by the Sui people. It is obviously very different from the chapter grass in the Han Dynasty.

Ouyang Xun's running script is also unique. Although he is in the same line as the two kings, he strengthened Fang Zheng's heroic spirit, and "Bu Shang Tie" can be a representative. "Hot Spring Inscription" is the imperial pen of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of Tang Dynasty, and the stone in running script is because of his suggestion.Although the original stone is lost, there is an isolated copy of Tang Tuo that survives.Its characters are quite charming. Lu Jianzhi's running script is gentle and elegant. Although there is nothing unusual, the changes are subtle. His "Wen Fu" can be a representative.

Although Wu Zetian was an empress, she could also write. She once collected the relics of her ancestors from Wang Fangqing, and got 28 books including Xizhi, and copied them to show the officials. That is the famous "Long Live Tongtian Tie", which is still handed down to some Tang copies. "Monument of Prince Shengxian" is her cursive script, which is quite "husband". Sun Guoting was a famous calligraphy theorist in Tang Dynasty. His cursive script is a typical model of standardized cursive script. His "Shu Pu" is not only a masterpiece of calligraphy theory, but also a model for learning cursive. (Figure 29)

Li Yong, the prefect of Beihai, devoted himself to using running script on the stele, and was able to engrave it by himself, so he was called "the immortal hand of the book" at that time. The full name of "Li Sixun Monument" is "General Yunhui of the Tang Dynasty, General Youwuwei presented Qinzhou Governor Peng Guogong with the posthumous posthumous title Zhaogong Li Fujun Shinto Monument and Preface", also known as "General Yunhui Monument". And strong, the sharp edge is awe-inspiring. Zhang Xu is a master of cursive script in the Tang Dynasty. His cursive script is so popular that it is so popular that it is full of wonders, soft and lingering, and glows like the sky.

Yan Zhenqing's regular script has long been familiar to everyone, but his greatest achievement is in cursive.Some people say that his "Music for Nephew" is the second running script in the world (the first is "Lanting").Because it is a work of loyalty and indignation, the paper is full of anger, and the words are true. (Figure 30) "Self-reporting Tie" is a marvelous cursive script written by Huai Su, a monk of the Tang Dynasty.Compared with Zhang Xu, Zhang Rou has strength, but the same effect. (Figure 31)

"Deep Consolation Tie" is a letter written by Lin Zao, deputy envoy of Lingnan Jiedu during the reign of Emperor Dezong of Tang Dynasty.Although the title of the book is weak, its characters are deeply interesting to the ancients, and they are well-prepared and well-prepared.No matter how well the characters are formed or practiced, they are all of superb charm, natural luck and no traces of chiseling. It is indeed one of the rare treasures of Dharma books. Yang Ningshi of the Five Dynasties is a geek in cursive script. He can write the graceful "Jiuhua Tie", the elegant and unrestrained "Immortal Living Method", and the lush, simple and informal "Lu Hongcaotang Ten Records and Postscript".

Li Jianzhong's "Tu Mu Tie" in the early Song Dynasty has a calm brushwork, a handsome style, a well-structured coherence, a steady and well-constructed word, a well-balanced composition, and a quiet and elegant style. Lin Bu's running script has an elegant style, each word is elegant and beautiful, and the pen is meticulous and meticulous.In particular, the lines are extremely wide and sparse, which looks refined and lovely, and is very clear. Wen Yanbo's running script is quite bookish, with clear and vigorous brushstrokes and a heroic style, which has the style of the Tang Dynasty. His "Neihan Tie" can be a typical example.

Su Dongpo's literary name was solid, and his books were also well-known at that time, with secrets and profoundness, and full of posture.Self-proclaimed "come out with new ideas, don't follow the ancients", but in fact, everything is within the law, and the talent is beyond the paper. "Ren Lai De Shu Tie" can quite show its profoundness and talent. Huang Tingjian's cursive script is a master. His characters are Shenxiong, super-magnificent, full of ups and downs, bold and unrestrained, and comfortable.The brush strokes are as slow and heavy as condensed, soft and tough, continuous and decent, and the breakpoints are well-balanced, uneven and intertwined, like willows following the wind, like a dragon playing in water, eloquently. (Figure 32)

Xue Shaopeng's cursive has a different style. His "Qing He Tie" is full of Jin people's breath, beautiful and dignified, full of new ideas but in and out of ancient methods, every word is interesting, harmonious throughout, and appropriate in density. Mi Fu was a great cursive master in the Song Dynasty. He had copied all the famous works of the previous generation from his own hands. The shape and spirit were all lifelike, which was very interesting to the ancients, and he could come up with new ideas. Therefore, his calligraphy is as frivolous as "Xiang Luan Tie" ", Shenhou can be like "He Zhutie". (Figure 33) Lu You is a famous poet, and his handwriting is also very good, especially the careless ruler letters are very impressive. The cursive and cursive writing in "Qiu Qing Tie" is warm and witty, light and quick, and the pen and ink are rippling. Wen Tianxiang's integrity and courage have been valued throughout the ages, but his calligraphy has been seldom noticed. In fact, his calligraphy is like a man, and it is worthy of being cited by scholars as a teacher.His "Hongzhai Tie" is elegant and elegant, with a cohesive momentum, astringent but not stagnant, flowing but not floating, elegant and gratifying. At the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhao Mengfu's calligraphy was the most interesting and powerful in the two kings' methods.In particular, his inscriptions and postscripts are even more wonderful, "To Professor Zijing's Letters", steep and clear, elegant and unrestrained. (Figure 34) Xian Yushu was a great master in the Yuan Dynasty. His cursive style was sometimes distinguished by its steady workmanship, sometimes by its unrestrained style, sometimes by its fluency, and sometimes by its simplicity and simplicity. Duan Sheng is the wife of Zhao Mengfu. She is extremely intelligent, with unique calligraphy and calligraphy. She is good at painting and calligraphy, and is especially good at cursive.In fact, she has neither the smoothness of bending down nor the strength of rising in bending, as "Left Letters to Aunt and Madam" is ample proof. Kangli Ao, a native of Semu Kangli, but proficient in calligraphy, elegant and elegant, cursive script master Zhong Yao, and the second king.Every time its characters are beautiful and revealing a strong momentum, they can be freely swayed, with a majestic look, the meaning of the brush is flexible and flexible, and the strokes are strong and strong, sometimes mixed with Zhang Cao's brushwork, blending and coordinating. "The Story of Banning the Dragon" is one of his masterpieces. In the early Ming Dynasty, Zen master Fa Zhiyong, Liu Ji's cursive master, wrote "Su Shi's Ledi Tie Postscript", although it is a casual work, but it shows a kind of respectful meaning between the lines; The momentum, the posture of flying in the composure, is full of plain and innocent charm. Chen Xiu is quite good at running calligraphy. Although he has the influence of the Zhao family, he strives to be elegant, elegant, tall and straight, with light turning and quick turning, and strong bones.The movement of the pen seems to have the interest of writing scriptures in the Tang Dynasty. Xie Jin, named after the grass, pioneered the lyrical wild grass in the late Ming Dynasty.His calligraphy is proud to embellish each other, and he is full of air; the writing is smooth and skillful, lingering and connecting, the whole picture is like this, it is inevitable to be too indulgent. Zhan Jingfeng also likes wild grass, and Wu Jie's smoothness, although sluggish, is lingering and looking forward, and tends to be horizontal; although there are broken brushes, it is mainly continuous, which is different from Xie Jin.This is also prepared. Zhang Bi, who is good at poetry and prose but has no manuscripts, is a secret agent in cursive script. "Suyouren Bieye Poems" is a mixture of cursive and grass, full of interest, with open brushwork, vigorous momentum, vigorous and ancient, elegant and natural, smooth and steady, not to mention frivolous. Zhu Yunming's cursive script has developed on the basis of Huangshan Valley, and has a variety of styles, either in the form of solemnity, or in the style of bold and unrestrained.Such as "Front and Front Chibi Fu Juan". (Figure 35) Wen Zhengming's books can be written in many styles, but running script is the best, imitating Zhiyong, focusing on "Seng Huairen Ji Wang Shengjiao Preface", as well as Su, Mi, and Zhao's "Self-made Poetry Volume" with stable and well-written characters Emotional, the rhythm is like flowing clouds and flowing water, with the elegance of "springs and bamboo streams". Huang Jishui was originally a student of Zhu Yunming, but he was more integrated into the family, and he followed Jin Dynasty people, so his style is very elegant, and his letters are even more exciting, with scattered sizes and fine lines, which are very decent. Xu Wei, originally a painter, puts paintings into books, which is unique.Especially the cursive script, in addition to the more indulgent style of writing and the denser and more dense and scattered writing style, it also gives full play to the pointing methods of Huang Shangu and Zhu Yunming, thus forming a colorful flavor of falling flowers. Dong Qichang's herbal cursives are characterized by their beauty and quietness, and sometimes they are made as thin as gossamer, which is different from the usual pattern and has a special feeling, such as his "Testing Ink Post". Zhang Ruitu's running cursive blends chapter cursive and modern cursive. It is unique. It uses many square brushes and folded brushes. It does not turn the strokes and follows the trend. On the basis of the brushwork of "Fu", it is fully developed to form a unique appearance of strange and vigorous. (Figure 36) Fu Shan's cursive script has always been praised by the world. It is good for making huge long silk. Wang Duo's cursive and cursive skills, respecting the two kings, and learning from Mi, he learned from the ancients, followed the old ones, and created new ones. The demeanor is self-evident, its cursive script is swaying and jumping, winding but not complicated, as strong as ancient trees and vines, and its momentum is like huge waves, such as "Du Fu Poetry Volume". (Figure 37) Xu Fang (fang Fang)'s small running script is extremely exquisite, even and clean, but not frivolous, and the brushwork is very dignified.An overview of the whole article is like gurgling water, if you look at it carefully, you will be meticulous and the words are refined. Bada Shanren Zhu Da (da A) is not only a superb painter, but also has a very stylish calligraphy.If you follow the old track, your skill will not let you be a scholar, and you will be able to create new ideas at a level that is unattainable by people at that time. Today's cursive grass is extremely radiant. In the running script of the Qing Dynasty, Zhang Zhao's characters are slightly prepared. Although he first learned Dong Qichang, and then entered and exited Yan and Mi, there were obvious changes.The brushwork is fresh and fluent, elegant and timeless, calm and self-satisfied, and the strokes are full of charm. Zheng Banqiao's running script is self-contained, with a clear and meaningful style, and the six-and-a-half script is its basic pattern. If you intend to write a book, you will have the style of Banqiao calligraphy, with a little effort; if you do it unintentionally, it will be romantic and natural, with ancient charm . Weng Fanggang was a famous gold and stone researcher in the Qing Dynasty. His calligraphy first learned Yan, and then he learned Ou and Yu.Although she is simple and young, she has a scholarly temperament. Many people know that Chen Hongshou is named after Zhuanli. In fact, his running script is also very interesting. It is heavy and frivolous, thick and light, and it is quite unconventional. He Shaoji's running script has achieved the highest achievement among all his styles. It not only blends the appearance of Lu Gong, but also mixes the charm of seal script. Zhang Yuzhao's regular script has its own way, and his running script also takes his regular script as the basic pattern, which is decomposed, and the running method is in regular script, which is unique.It is stagnant and heavy, with strict laws and regulations. Although the individual words do not seem to be very smooth, the organization of the text is consistent with the spirit. Zhao Zhiqian's running script seems to have been transformed from Wei Bei. (Figure 38) Yang Shoujing's running script is full of wandering scales, and there are no ins and outs of the strokes, but the overall momentum is coherent, with a unique charm, and the brush and ink are dripping and flowing freely. Chen Jinghong is a famous Zhangcao master in the Qing Dynasty. His books are ancient and interesting, and his writing is slow and even, and his writing is calm and elegant. Kang Youwei advocated the Beibei Stele, and he did not follow the cursive script. He still used "Shimen Ming" as the keynote, and absorbed some of the charm of "Jing Shiyu".Therefore, the style of writing is free and easy, seeking the unrestrained interest and expressing the emotion of agitation and generosity. The above summary describes the different calligraphy styles of various fonts, which roughly shows the splendor and variety of Chinese calligraphy art.We not only appreciate the beauty of ancient Chinese calligraphy art, but also get very beneficial enlightenment.Whether it is seal script, official script, regular script, or running script and cursive script, as a type of font, there must be certain norms. However, within the norms, there is still a lot of room for the writer to develop artistically.All kinds of calligraphy in various poses and with different expressions are created in this way.This shows that Chinese characters have fully capable artistic qualities.Further, we will also realize that as long as we don’t rush for quick success and instant benefits, and don’t see “different” thoughts, but learn from our predecessors honestly and delve into the laws of calligraphy art, we will definitely be able to move forward on the basis of our predecessors. , to develop a new style and style of calligraphy, so as to live up to the needs of the times and the mission of history.