The four masters of regular script are the collective names of four calligraphers who are famous for regular script in the history of calligraphy, also known as the four masters of regular script. They refer to Ou Yangxun (European style), Yan Zhenqing (Yan style), Liu Gongquan (Liu style) and Zhao Mengfu (Zhao Ti) in the Yuan Dynasty.
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.
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 (709-784), 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.
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 (778-865), whose real name was Hang Cheng, was born in Jing Zhaohua (now Tongchuan, Shaanxi) in the Tang Dynasty. He is a prince's teacher and is known as the world of Liu. 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 (1254- 1322): Zi Ang, whose real name is Song Xue, was born in Song Xue Road, Xing Wu (now Huzhou, Zhejiang). He is good at seal script, official script, authentic works, calligraphy and cursive script, especially at regular script and calligraphy. The Book History of Yuan Dynasty says that "Meng Zhi's seal calligraphy is the highest in ancient and modern times, so the title of the book is the world". Yuan Xianyu wrote the Collection of Xue Kunzhai, saying, "Zi Angyin, Li, Zhen, Xing and Dian Cao are the first in the contemporary era, and Xiao Kai is the first among Zi Ang's books." His elegant style, neat structure and skillful brushwork are praised as "Zhao Ti" by the world.
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".