Chinese calligraphy styles

Chinese calligraphy encompasses various styles that reflect different historical periods and aesthetic ideals. The main styles include Seal Script (ancient, formal, with rounded strokes), Clerical Script (more structured, emphasizing flat, broad strokes), Regular Script (the most standard, with precise, balanced characters), Running Script (semi-cursive, fluid and expressive), and Cursive Script (highly artistic, swift, and often abstract). Each style balances form, speed, and expressiveness, conveying mood and elegance. Collectively, these styles showcase the evolution of Chinese writing, blending functionality with artistic expression.