Why is Wang Xizhi not the four masters of regular script?

Wang Xizhi enjoys the reputation of "the sage of calligraphy", and everyone is influenced by it.

Wang Xizhi's calligraphy has influenced bookstores from generation to generation. Ou Yangxun, Yu Shinan, Chu Suiliang, Xue Qi, Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan in the Tang Dynasty, Yang Ningshi in the Five Dynasties, Su Shi, Huang Tingjian, Mi Fei and Cai Xiang in the Song Dynasty, Zhao Mengfu in the Yuan Dynasty and Dong Qichang in the Ming Dynasty were all impressed by Wang Xizhi, so they enjoyed the reputation of "book saints". ?

Wang Xizhi's Preface to the Collection of Lanting is highly praised by calligraphers of all ages and is known as "the best running script in the world". Wang Jian is good at following the laws of Li, Cao, Kai and Xing, carefully studying the shape, imitating the shape with his heart, learning from others' strengths, preparing everything in one furnace, getting rid of the style of writing in Han and Wei Dynasties, and becoming a family of his own, which has far-reaching influence.

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The four masters of regular script are the collective names of four calligraphers who are famous for regular script in the history of calligraphy. Regular script, also known as Four Books, has four styles: Ou Yangxun in the early Tang Dynasty, Yan Zhenqing in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Liu Gongquan in the Tang Dynasty and Zhao Mengfu 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 his masterpiece "Jiuchenggong Liquan Ming".

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. His book is the beginning of the four schools in the early Tang Dynasty, and has been widely collected and studied.

It changed the ancient method, rebelled against the calligraphy style of the early Tang Dynasty, and hardened the thin into vigorous and vigorous, with broad and magnificent structure, strong bones and awe-inspiring spirit. This style also reflects the prosperous style of the Tang Dynasty, which matches his noble personality and is a typical example of the perfect combination of calligraphy beauty and personality beauty.

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 called Liu Shaoshi 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.

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, original script, calligraphy and cursive script, especially at regular script and running script. His regular script is round and delicate, correct and rigorous, without losing the elegance and agility of the running script. He is known as' Zhao Ti', and his masterpiece is Rebuilding Three Stories in the Entrance.

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