Mi Fu was one of the representative figures of the "esteeming-meaning" (shangyi) calligraphic trend in the Northern Song Dynasty. His calligraphy inherited both the artistic tradition of Jin Dynasty calligraphy and the spiritual core of Northern Song literati culture

thereby forming an artistic style characterized by classical elegance and strong personal expression.

On Cursive Script

(Lun Caoshu Tie) epitomizes Mi Fu's mature cursive script theory and writing style. The formation of Mi Fu's cursive script style was inseparable from his long-term learning approach of "collecting ancient characters and obtaining ancient methods

" and was also directly influenced by the intellectual climate of the Song Dynasty's shangyi aesthetics. Drawing upon the styles of earlier masters such as Wang Xizhi

Chu Suiliang

and Yan Zhenqing

Mi Fu gradually established a cursive script system centered on the technique of "brush-sweeping writing

" emphasizing dynamic brush movement and inner spiritual expression. In contemporary university calligraphy education

Mi Fu's cursive script has become a core model for copybook practice

meeting pedagogical needs in technical training

aesthetic cultivation

creative instruction

and traditional cultural education. Research on Mi Fu's cursive style and its related teaching practice can deepen understanding of the essential spirit of Song Dynasty calligraphy and provide valuable insights for integrating tradition with innovation in modern calligraphy education.