About this document
Overview of Chinese Calligraphy Scripts by Brian Chung is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes five basic scripts used in Chinese calligraphy over 2000 years: seal script, clerical script, standard script, semi-cursive script, and cursive script. Seal script features straight lines related to early Chinese writing. Clerical script uses more angled strokes, allowing faster writing. Standard script is clear and easy to read, commonly used in printing today. Semi-cursive script strokes run together within characters but the artist lifts between characters. Cursive script is free
- Author
- Brian Chung
- Language
- EN