Calligraphy, as one of the traditional Chinese cultures, has been developed in the past dynasties for thousands of years in the form of "Seal, Li, Xing, Cao, Kai" and other forms. Taking stock of the calligraphers in my country, the world has summarized the top ten famous calligraphers: Wang Xizhi, Ouyang Xun, Yan Zhenqing, Zhao Mengfu?, Liu Gongquan, Wang Xianzhi, Su Shi, Dong Qichang, Zhang Xu, Mi Fu.
Wang Xizhi's works
Wang Xizhi, a famous calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, is good at official script, cursive script, regular script, running script and other calligraphy. He is known as the "Sage of Calligraphy". "Lanting Preface" is known as "the best running script in the world". Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty once praised: "He is the only one who admires and chases me with his heart, and the rest are just trivial, so it doesn't matter." Yu Shinan said: No matter whether you choose paper or pen, you can achieve your wish.
Ouyang Xun’s works
Ouyang Xun, a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. "Huangfu's Birthday Monument" is said to be the best regular script in the Tang Dynasty. Together with Yu Shinan, Zhu Suiliang and Xue Ji, they are called the "Four Great Masters of the Early Tang Dynasty". Ouyang Xun is not only a calligrapher, but also a calligraphy theorist. His books such as "Teaching Techniques", "On the Use of Brushwork", "Eight Secrets" and "Thirty-Six Methods" summarize the use of calligraphy brushes, structure, composition and other formal techniques and techniques. Aesthetics is a valuable legacy of Chinese calligraphy theory.
The works of Yan Zhenqing
Yan Zhenqing was a calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty. He is one of the four masters of regular script. The representative works of "Yan Ti": "Manuscript of Nephew Memorial", "Yan Qinzha Stele", and "Yan Family Temple Stele" are spread all over the world. The famous saying "If you have black hair, it is better to study diligently early, and if you have white hair, you will regret studying later" comes from Yan Zhenqing's work.
Works of Zhao Mengfu
Zhao Mengfu was a calligrapher and painter in the late Song Dynasty and early Yuan Dynasty. Famous for his regular script and running script, he created the original "Zhao style". Representative works: "Ode to the Goddess of Luo", "Tao Te Ching", etc.
Works of Liu Gongquan
Liu Gongquan was a calligrapher and poet in the Tang Dynasty. He is good at regular script, absorbed the fonts of Yan Zhenqing and Ouyang Xun, and created his own "Liu style". Fan Zhongyan praised: The pen that prolongs life is like the bones and muscles of the face. Scattered in the world, the treasure is a sacred object.
Wang Xianzhi’s works
Wang Xianzhi was a calligrapher, poet, and painter during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He is most famous for his running script and cursive script.
Su Shi's works
Su Shi was a famous writer and calligrapher in the Northern Song Dynasty. Whether in calligraphy, painting or poetry, he has achieved high achievements. His representative works are "Chibi Fu", "Huangzhou Cold Food Post" and "Jidao Wen in Honor of Huangzhou". Among them, "Huangzhou Hanshitie" is known as "the third running script in the world".
Dong Qichang’s works
Dong Qichang, the most outstanding calligrapher of the Ming Dynasty. Collecting the culmination of ancient methods, he formed his own style. His representative work is "Quiet Mountains and Long Days". Kangxi once praised his calligraphy for its elegant and smooth calligraphy, which was popular among Chu Mo artists and was beyond the reach of other calligraphers.
Works of Zhang Xu
Zhang Xu, a calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty. Zhang Xu's cursive writing has a unique style, and his wild cursive writing has reached its peak. Main works: "Four Posts on Ancient Poems", "Tie on Belly Pain", etc. Together with Li Bai's poetry and Pei Fei's sword dance, it is known as the "Three Wonders".
Mi Fu’s works
Mi Fu was a calligrapher and painter in the Northern Song Dynasty. Famous for his running script. His representative works include "Zhang Jiming's Tie", "Li Taishi's Tie", "Zijin Yan's Tie", "Light Mo Qiu Shan Poetry", etc. It is praised by future generations as the most beautiful post in China.