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The history of font design
When we adjust the font of computer documents, we always adjust the font to Song Dynasty. So how did Song Ti come from? According to historical records, Song Ti was the first font in Ming Dynasty printing. Its strokes are generally in the form of horizontal thin vertical thick, which is often used in the text format of newspapers or magazines. Moreover, because of the exquisite engraving of the Song Dynasty and high value, even if the Ming Dynasty perfected the Song Dynasty, it still used the name of the Song Dynasty.

First, the historical traces of the Song Dynasty Because Buddhism developed rapidly in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and Buddhist scriptures were very popular, a position of manuscripts was created. However, because it takes time and energy to manually copy scriptures, printing was invented in the Tang Dynasty. The font of printing invented in the Tang Dynasty is reference calligraphy. By the Five Dynasties, the printing technology had been greatly improved, and the relevant regulations on printing formulated by the municipal government even appeared in the official printed version. In the Song Dynasty, printing reached the golden age, but the font at this time was the calligraphy and painting font of the Tang Dynasty.

Second, the formation of Song Style was a font gradually formed in the Southern Song Dynasty, and printing reached its peak in the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, its printing font also follows the Song style of the Southern Song Dynasty. Some friends are curious about why Song Ti was formed in the Ming Dynasty, and it is called Song Ti instead of Ming Ti. In fact, it is because the culture of the Song Dynasty is very prosperous, and the prints it makes are also very beautiful and have high collection value. In addition, the Ming literati liked to collect Song Dynasty prints very much, so they admired Song Style.

Third, the historical significance of Song Dynasty Song Dynasty has a very far-reaching influence in the history of Chinese characters. It unifies the aesthetics of all parts of the country and has been used in contemporary society. Therefore, loose bodies have played an important role in promoting our human beings from ancient times to the present. The formation of Song Style also means that China's printing technology has developed by leaps and bounds, so Song Style is also a part of China's traditional culture, and we should take it seriously.