There were many calligraphers in ancient China, such as Wang Xizhi, Ouyang Xun, Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan, Su Shi, Mi Fu, etc., each of whom influenced the times.
1. Wang Xizhi: (303-361, 321-379), a famous calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, known as the "Sage of Calligraphy".
Wang Xizhi likes geese very much. He believes that raising geese can not only cultivate one's sentiments, but also enable one to learn some calligraphy theories from observing the movements of geese. One time, Wang Xizhi went out to play and saw a group of beautiful white geese, which he wanted to buy. After asking, he found out that these geese were raised by a Taoist priest nearby, so he approached the Taoist priest and wanted to discuss buying the geese with him.
The Taoist priest heard that the famous Wang Xizhi wanted to buy it, so he said: As long as Wang Youjun can copy a copy of "Huang Ting Jing" for me, he will give him some geese. Wang Xizhi readily agreed, thus completing the exchange of books. The story of the white goose.
2. Ouyang Xun: (557-641), a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty and one of the four masters of regular script.
Once, Ouyang Xun went out for a trip and saw a Zhangcao stone tablet written by Suo Jing, a calligrapher of the Western Jin Dynasty. But then I thought about it, since Suo Jing is a calligrapher of a generation, his calligraphy must have its own characteristics. Why don't I see to the bottom of it.
So he stood in front of the monument and watched it several times before discovering its profoundness and exquisiteness. Ouyang Xun sat and lay down beside the stone tablet, groping and gesticulating for three days and three nights. Ouyang Xun finally understood the spirit of Suo Jing's calligraphy, and his calligraphy became more perfect.
3. Liu Gongquan: (778-865), a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty, who founded "Liu style" ".
Mu Zong of the Tang Dynasty was dissolute and eccentric in his administration. He once asked Liu Gongquan how to use the pen to perfection. Liu Gongquan replied: "The method of using the pen all depends on the intention. If the heart is upright, the brushwork will naturally be perfect." Mu Zong changed it. Rong, understand that he is using the writing method to exhort. Su Shi of the Song Dynasty once said in a poem: "When there is an urgent need to pass on family law, and when you want to see the sincerity of writing, you can give me advice."
4. Mi Fu (1051-1107), one of the "Four Families of the Song Dynasty" , representative work: "Shu Su Tie"
Mi Fu was crazy and did not hide it in front of the emperor. Once, Huizong and Cai Jing were discussing calligraphy and summoned Mi Fu into the palace to write on a large screen. The inkstone on the imperial desk could be used. Mi Fu took a fancy to the Fang Bao Inkstone. After finishing writing, he knelt in front of the emperor with the inkstone in his hands and said that the Fang Inkstone could no longer be used by the emperor after it had been contaminated by him, and asked for the inkstone to be given to him. Huizong agreed to his request. Mi Fu happily hugged the inkstone, danced with his hands and feet, and ran out of the palace, covered in ink. Huizong said to Cai Jing, "The reputation of epilepsy is well-deserved." ”
5. Yan Zhenqing: (709-August 23, 784), a calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty who founded “Yan Style”.
Yan Zhenqing lost his father when he was three years old, and his family was more than ten years old. He relied on relatives and friends to support him. Although his family was in decline, the Yan family still passed down the tradition of courtesy and filial piety. When he was a child, Yan Zhenqing mixed loess with water and applied it to the wall. When he was writing on the wall, passers-by asked him in surprise: "Why don't you practice writing with pen and ink?" He replied: "My family is poor and I can't bear my mother's worries.