Xiao Zhuan was an official script issued to the whole country after Qin Shihuang unified the six countries (22 1 year ago). Li Si, then prime minister, called for a unified script. On the one hand, he abolished the ancient Chinese and regional traditional characters used by the six countries. On the other hand, he simplified and transformed the common script of Qin State (handed down from Zhou Xuanwang, which belongs to Da Zhuan) into Xiao Zhuan. Therefore, Xiao Zhuan evolved from Da Zhuan.
Xiao Zhuan is an ancient writing form in China, and it is also one of the earliest standardized writing in the history of China. The small seal script is symmetrical, neat and beautiful, full of beautiful patterns, which is more standardized and artistic than the big seal script. After Qin Shihuang unified China, Xiao Zhuan was widely promoted and became the symbol of unified writing in China history.
The writing characteristics of Xiao Zhuan are simple strokes, smooth lines, founder, dignity and neat and beautiful patterns. Although the font shape of Xiao Zhuan is simple, it is not simple. The number of strokes and the structure of each word have certain rules and standards. The writing requirements of Xiao Zhuan are very strict, and the stroke order, length, thickness and radian of each word have certain regulations.
The writing skills of Xiao Zhuan mainly include pen, structure and layout. The pen should be natural, smooth and powerful, with appropriate stroke thickness and beautiful radian; The structure should be symmetrical, dignified and neat, and the center of gravity of each word should be stable; Layout should be reasonable and beautiful, there should be a certain spacing between words, and there should be appropriate gaps between lines.
Biography occupies an important position in the cultural history of China.
It is not only a written form, but also a cultural symbol and art form. The implementation of Xiao Zhuan had a far-reaching impact on the development of China's writing and culture. It promoted the unification and development of China culture and laid the foundation for the inheritance and development of China culture.
In addition, Xiao Zhuan also occupies an important position in China's calligraphy art. The writing requirements and skills of Xiao Zhuan have had a far-reaching impact on China's calligraphy art and promoted the development and innovation of China's calligraphy art. On the basis of Xiao Zhuan, China calligraphy art has gradually formed five basic fonts: Zhuan, Li, Kai, Xing and Cao, and each font has its own unique style and characteristics.