1, Ou Yangxun (557-64 1), a letter book, was born in Linxiang, Tanzhou (now Changsha, Hunan). His calligraphy achievements are based on regular script, with bold brushwork and unique structure, which is called "European style" by later generations.
2. Yan Zhenqing (709-785), a native of Jingzhao Wannian, was born in Linyi (now Linyi, Shandong) in the Tang Dynasty. In the history of calligraphy, he is the most accomplished and influential calligrapher after the two kings.
Zhang Xu, a "sage of grass", was a beginner in his book, in the early Tang Dynasty. After that, it was widely collected, changed to the ancient method, and became an enemy of the calligraphy style in the early Tang Dynasty, from thin and hard to vigorous and vigorous, and became broad-minded and magnificent. This style also embodies the prosperous style of the Tang Dynasty, which is noble with him.
3. Liu Gongquan (778-865), whose real name is Jing Ren in Tang Dynasty, was named "Liu" in the world. Later generations called it "Yan Liu Jin Gu", which became a model of calligraphy in past dynasties. His calligraphy is vigorous and vigorous, and his words are rigorous and meticulous. As far as the characteristics of Chinese characters are concerned, they are famous for their thinness and strength. The regular script written is beautiful and strong, and the running script and regular script are the most exquisite.
4. Zhao Mengfu (1254- 1322): Zi Ang, whose real name is Song Xue, was born in Song Xue Road, Xing Wu (now Huzhou, Zhejiang). Good at seal cutting, official script, authentic works, calligraphy and cursive script, especially regular script and running script.
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The historical position of the four masters of regular script
1, Yan Zhenqing
Yan Zhenqing, the pioneer of round pen calligraphy, occupies a special position in the history of China calligraphy. Only Yan Zhenqing can shine with the great calligrapher Wang Xizhi. Yan Zhenqing is regarded as a pioneer by calligraphers with round pens. The use of square pens by him and Wang Xizhi had a far-reaching influence on later generations.
2. Liu Gongquan
A model of a scholar: Liu Gongquan once used the opportunity of explaining calligraphy to the emperor to explain the truth of being a man. In his view, the method of writing and the principle of being a man are unified. As long as a person is honest, his calligraphy also has the flavor of honesty and integrity. They believe that calligraphy not only makes people happy physically and mentally, but also helps to cultivate noble morality.
3. Zhao Mengfu
Zhao Mengfu was one of the most outstanding calligraphers in Yuan Dynasty. He was born in a famous family and experienced changes in Song and Yuan Dynasties all his life. His beautiful calligraphy is in sharp contrast with the vigorous style of the other three famous regular script writers.
Zhao Mengfu is a versatile artist, and his achievements in painting are often praised by art historians. Zhao Mengfu is well-read, good at poetry and prose, familiar with economy, industrial calligraphy, fine painting, good at epigraphy, fluent in temperament and appreciation.
4. Ou Yangxun
Ou Yangxun is not only a great calligrapher, but also a calligraphy theorist. In his long-term calligraphy practice, he summed up eight methods of practicing and learning Chinese characters. Ou Yangxun's "Teaching Pen", "On the Use of Pen", "Eight Methods" and "Thirty-six Methods" are all his own experiences in learning calligraphy, which specifically summarize the formal skills and aesthetic requirements of calligraphy, such as the use of pen, structure and composition, and are valuable legacies of calligraphy theory, China.
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