This article explores the concept of “energy flow” (qìliú) in Running Script, detailing how it connects the calligrapher's inner energy with the strokes of the brush and how it creates a dynamic sense of movement and vitality.
This article explores the use of calligraphy as a medium for storytelling, highlighting how variations in brushstrokes, composition, and visual flow can convey narratives, emotions, and visual imagery.
This article explores the relationship between Running Script and dance, highlighting how both art forms emphasize fluidity, rhythm, bodily movement, and the expressive power of physical motion.
This article emphasizes the importance of the heart and mind in Running Script, highlighting how the calligrapher’s inner state, intention, and emotional engagement are reflected in the strokes, and how the practice is a path to both artistic and personal growth.
This article discusses the various sub-styles within Running Script, highlighting how different calligraphers emphasize different aspects of the script, and encourages the exploration of different styles to find a unique artistic voice.
Explores the enduring appeal of Cursive Script (Cao Shu), focusing on its unique aesthetic qualities, expressive power, historical significance, and challenging nature.
This article discusses the different ways name seals are used in Chinese painting and calligraphy, serving as both a mark of authentication and an integral part of the artwork’s overall aesthetic.