Four characteristics of official script

The four characteristics of official script are: Gu Zhuo, compactness, regularity and toughness.

1. Gu Zhuo

After a long period of development, Lishu has a strong flavor of ancient culture since Qin and Han Dynasties. The lines of his strokes are thick and rough, dignified and generous, giving people a heavy and calm feeling. The glyph of official script is very Gu Zhuo, which makes people seem to have entered the world of ancient murals through time and space.

compact

The strokes of official script are very compact, without too much waste and blank. Therefore, the official script gives people a strong and oppressive feeling, which makes people feel that it represents the image of a powerful dynasty and country. This is also one of the reasons for the extensive use of official documents in ancient times.

Regular

The shape of official script is very regular, and the length and angle of each stroke are similar. The advantage of this is that it can ensure that every word is very beautiful and more in line with traditional aesthetic standards. At the same time, regular strokes are also convenient for writing and reading, which is very suitable for official documents and historical documents.

strong

The basic strokes of Lishu are composed of straight lines and curves, which are very tough. Therefore, it takes a lot of effort to write official script, and the font should be solid and powerful. This sense of virility made the official script more dignified and domineering, and became one of the symbols of power and status in history.

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Official script is one of the most important fonts in ancient China. It not only has rich cultural connotation and artistic value, but also is widely used in ancient literature, calligraphy art, sculpture and other fields because of its regularity, compactness, Gu Zhuo and toughness.

Besides, official script is regarded as one of the most orthodox and traditional fonts in China's calligraphy, which has been enduring for thousands of years. Official script has been widely used and developed in history, and has become an important part of China's written record and inheritance. At the same time, official script is also widely used in the field of modern design, becoming an important element of decorative works of art, advertising and other designs.

Generally speaking, the four characteristics of official script-Gu Zhuo, compactness, regularity and tenacity-are important attributes of official script's prestige and status, which are closely related to the healthy development of China culture. By studying the characteristics of official script, we can better understand and appreciate its uniqueness, and also help us better understand the profound connotation and colorful spiritual world of China traditional culture.