Ou Yangxun studied Wang Xizhi's calligraphy style in his early years. It is said that he once bought the Map of Gui Zhi for Wang Xizhi's godson with a large sum of money, copied it day and night, and studied hard.
On another occasion, when he went out with Yu Shinan and saw a stone tablet written by Suo Jing, a calligrapher of the Jin Dynasty, he sat on the floor. He carefully observed and described the tablet for three days, which shows that Ou Yangxun has a strong interest in calligraphy. Later, he extensively studied the inscriptions of the Northern Dynasties, absorbed the strengths of some local calligraphers, and then integrated them into the official script, forming the "European style" (also known as "Gengti") of "vigorous and dangerous, strict statutes".
Ou Yangxun in Tang Dynasty: Regular script is rigorous and precipitous, known as "the first regular script in Tang Dynasty", and its masterpiece is "The Inscription of Liquan in Jiuchenggong".
2. Yan Zhenqing, whose real name is Chen Qing, was born in Wanzhao, Jingzhao, and his ancestral home was in Linyi, Tang Dynasty (now Linyi, Shandong). 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.
Yan Zhenqing (Yan Ti) in Tang Dynasty: His regular script is dignified and magnificent, which is called "Yan Ti" in the world. Representative works include Yan Liqin Monument, Yanjia Temple Monument, Duobaota Monument and Magu Xiantan Ji.
3. Liu Gongquan, whose real name is Hang Cheng, was born in the Tang Dynasty and was a prince. He is called "Liu" by 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.
Liu Gongquan (Liu Ti) in Tang Dynasty: His regular script is clean and vigorous, with rigorous structure, delicate brushwork and straight brushwork. He is known as "Liu Ti" in the world, and his masterpieces include Mysterious Tower Monument and Shence Army Monument.
4. Zhao Mengfu 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.
He was a declining aristocrat during the Zhao and Song Dynasties, and later cooperated with the Yuan Dynasty. 1287 (twenty-four years of Yuan Dynasty) enrolled more than twenty people including Zhao Mengfu for the first time. Later, they recruited Jiangnan literati many times, and some got the position of Li Lu through Zhao Mengfu. Zhao Mengfu was loved by the emperors of the Yuan Dynasty. He was "honored in the Five Dynasties and famous all over the world" and became the leader of literati painting in the Yuan Dynasty as a bachelor of Hanlin.
Zhao Mengfu in Yuan Dynasty: Regular script is round and delicate, correct and rigorous, yet elegant and beautiful. He was praised as "Zhao Ti" by the world, and his masterpiece "Rebuilding the Three Storeys of the Xuandian".
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