cursive script
3 min readSize:vertical length of 26.3 cm，horizontal length of 253.8cm Chu Yue Model of Calligraphy is a letter written by Wang Xizhi（a calligrapher of the Eastern Jin Dynasty）to his friend，which is named after two Chinese characters”Chu Yue”at the beginning.
This artwork features concise and lively strokes，dynamic，straightforward and strong stroke power，steady and heavy stipple，in particular turning points are never vague，which show syncopated cadence by means of square and round strokes，thereby enhancing a sense of heroism and flying.In terms of character structure，size，obverse and reverse sides and density achieve organic combination，which echo under no constraint.
Although it is handy to create the whole artwork，the composition is complete and harmonious in natural form This artwork is artistically quaint and pure，with unrestrained and vigorous momentum.
The authenticchu Yue Model of Calligraphy has been lost.This is the copy of the Tang Dynasty，which is collected in Liaoning Museum.
Wang Xizhi’s cursive script looks like flying dragon，which is vigorous，unrestrained and imposing.
Strokes are thick，discreet，vigorous and simple.
Strokes are thin，strong，compact and Hexible Strokes are completed in one go so that there is coherence in style.
The linkup between the strokes forms wonderful character group combination.Connection and disconnection form an interesting Unconstrained style.
Constrained style.
Authentic Work
Authentic work refers to the art work created by calligrapher or painter，which is differentiated from such work copied or counterfeited by others.
GeneralKnowledge
Wang Xizhi（303-361）
Wang Xizhi is the most infuential calligrapher with the highest achievement in the Chinese calligraphy history.He was good at absorbing the strengths of the others，and bravely get rid of the stale and brought forth the fresh.He not only helped the regular script completely not infuenced by clerical script，but also innovated and developed running script and cursive script.He originated calligraphy model of the generations.
So he is revered as”Calligraphy Sage”by later generation of people.
The Chinese character”Shu”takes tilting starting stroke，leading to
the second stroke.
-Turning point is cadenced and powerful.
Bending arc contrasts with the above horizontal straight stroke.
This echoes with tilting posture of the first stroke.
The Chinese character”Xing”starts frankly in straightforward style, which not only drives the following strokes, but also leads to following two Chinese characters”Wu Ren”on the whole.
Mild and stretching strokes seem flying ribbons.
Strokes are disconnected with connected connotations.
-Elegant shape and beautiful stretch.
-Strokes are mature, forceful,vigorous, powerful and robust.
Side brush movement is sharp, with exposed cutting edge.
Cursive Script
Cursive script is a kind of Chinese character forms, and its font is simpler than that of running script.
The tortuous strokes are implicated each other for quick writing.
Brief Knowledge
Central brush movement and side brush movement
Central brush movement and side brush movement are two brushwork methods.”Central brush movement”refers to that brush holder and paper keep perpendicular. At the time of writing, the brush hair is controlled in middle of lines.”Side brush movement”refers to that brush holder slightly tilts so that one side of brush can be held for writing.
