Yan Zhenqing is a calligrapher whose achievements in ancient calligraphy in China are no less than those of Wang Xizhi. He practiced calligraphy hard since he was a child. Because of his poor family, he had to practice calligraphy on the wall with yellow mud. The degree of his efforts can be imagined.
After entering the DPRK as an official, he was finally rejected by the traitor Qilu and went to talk to Li Xilie about it. He resolutely refused Li Xilie's request with righteous words. Li Xilie cried her eyes out.
When people talk about character, they also talk about books.
Yan Zhenqing's character is an upright style that takes good care of him.
His handwriting is rough but not clumsy, resolute but not blunt, and is deeply appreciated by future generations.
Yan Tizi, whether in regular script or running script, is different from Wang Xizhi. He created his own family. Some people even think that Yan Zhenqing's calligraphy achievement is higher than Wang Xizhi's.
Lu You once said: Learn beauty first, then learn books.
Yan Zhenqing's words have influenced generation after generation.
Such as Liu Gongquan, Su Shi, Huang Tingjian and other famous ancient calligraphers, are all innovative on the basis of learning Yan Ti.
Therefore, the value of the color body is very high. Even many contemporary people began to learn calligraphy, and they all learned Yan Ti.
I also learned to draw when I was young. His calligraphy is very attractive.
So I know a lot about Yan Zhenqing's life. His character and works are worth learning by us modern people.