This article provides a comparative analysis of Li Shu and early Kaishu, highlighting the differences in stroke structure, character composition, and aesthetic, revealing the gradual and complex transition from a more flowing script to the structured regularity of Kaishu.
This article discusses the significance of Sui Dynasty calligraphy as the culmination of pre-Tang Regular Script development, showing the convergence of styles towards a more standardized form, and its crucial role in preparing for the rise of formal Kaishu in the Tang Dynasty.
This article examines the robust and rugged style of calligraphy from the Northern Dynasties, showcasing their bold strokes and angular characters, contrasting with the elegance of the Southern Dynasties, and contributing to the diversity of early Kaishu forms.
This article discusses the diverse regional styles of early Kaishu during the Southern Dynasties, highlighting how various kingdoms developed distinct approaches to stroke, composition, and aesthetic, paving the way for the standardization of Tang Dynasty Kaishu.
This article details the significant influence of Li Shu (Clerical Script) on the development of early Kaishu, explaining how its standardized strokes, balance, and techniques provided the essential foundation for Regular Script's emergence.
This article explores the early development of Kaishu calligraphy before the Tang Dynasty, highlighting its roots in Li Shu, and the transitional stages through the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties, emphasizing the evolutionary process toward the standardized Tang Kaishu.