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. The four masters of regular script have had a far-reaching influence on the history of calligraphy and painting in East Asia, pushing the art of calligraphy to a historical climax and laying a solid foundation for later calligraphy writing.
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 (709-785), 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.
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 Tang Jingzhao, was named Liu, the prince's surname. Later generations called it "Yan" ancient, 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 name is Song Xue, is a passerby in Song Xue, Huzhou (now Xing Wu, 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.