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Calligraphy scripts are writing styles that developed for Chinese characters, with five major styles forming the foundation: Seal Script (Tensho), Clerical Script (Reisho), Regular Script (Kaisho), Running Script (Gyosho), and Cursive Script (Sosho). Beginning with the unification of writing by Qin Shi Huang in 221 BCE, these scripts evolved over time pursuing efficiency and beauty. Each style has distinct characteristics and uses, and they continue to be learned as the foundation of calligraphy and passed down as means of artistic expression in modern times.

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- code: "1"
  slug: "tensho"
  name: "Seal Script"
  description: "The oldest style of Chinese characters, characterized by geometric and symmetrical structures."
  period: "Qin Dynasty (221 BCE~)"
  characteristics:
    - "geometric structure"
    - "symmetrical"
    - "rounded lines"
    - "vertical form"
- code: "2"
  slug: "reisho"
  name: "Clerical Script"
  description: "A script developed during the Han Dynasty, characterized by flat forms and distinctive wave-like strokes."
  period: "Han Dynasty (202 BCE~)"
  characteristics:
    - "flat form"
    - "horizontal elongation"
    - "wave-like strokes"
    - "practical"
- code: "3"
  slug: "kaisho"
  name: "Regular Script"
  description: "The modern standard script characterized by neat, highly legible forms."
  period: "Northern/Southern Dynasties to Sui/Tang Periods"
  characteristics:
    - "neat forms"
    - "clear strokes"
    - "highly legible"
    - "standard script"
- code: "4"
  slug: "gyosho"
  name: "Running Script"
  description: "An intermediate style between Regular and Cursive scripts, combining flowing strokes with readability."
  period: "Later Han Dynasty~"
  characteristics:
    - "intermediate style"
    - "flowing strokes"
    - "readable"
    - "practical"
- code: "5"
  slug: "sosho"
  name: "Cursive Script"
  description: "The most simplified script, characterized by connected strokes and flowing lines."
  period: "Later Han Dynasty~"
  characteristics:
    - "maximum simplification"
    - "connected strokes"
    - "flowing lines"
    - "artistic"