1, Wang Xizhi: Wang Xizhi was a famous calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and was honored as a calligrapher. His calligraphy style is mainly running script and cursive script, with smooth brushwork and beautiful structure, which has high artistic value. Wang Xizhi's masterpiece "Preface to Lanting" is regarded as the best running script in the world and has become a classic in the history of calligraphy.
2. Yan Zhenqing: Yan Zhenqing was a famous calligrapher in the middle Tang Dynasty. His calligraphy style is mainly regular script and running script, and his brushwork is vigorous, magnificent and unique. His masterpieces, such as Yan Family Temple Monument and Mourning for the Nephew, are widely praised by later generations.
3. Su Shi: Su Shi was a famous writer, calligrapher and painter in the Northern Song Dynasty. He is regarded as a master of literature and an artist. His calligraphy style is mainly running script and regular script, and his brushwork is chic, unique and poetic. Su Shi's masterpiece Huangzhou Cold Food Poetry Post is known as the third running script in the world and has become a classic in the history of calligraphy.
4. Qi Gong: Qi Gong is a famous calligrapher, painter, educator and poet in modern China. His calligraphy style is mainly regular script, running script and cursive script. His brushwork is beautiful, fresh and natural, and has high artistic value. Qi Gong's masterpiece, Notes on Qi Gong's Essays, has been widely praised and studied.
Calligraphy type:
1. Regular script: Regular script is the most common type of calligraphy in China, which is the basis of modern Chinese characters because of its correct font and clear strokes. Regular script writing is rigorous, paying attention to the use of pens, words and rules, and it is very practical and artistic.
2. Running script: Running script is a relatively smooth and natural form of calligraphy, which is characterized by adding some Lian Bi and simplified strokes on the basis of keeping regular script, making writing smoother and faster. Running script has strong ornamental and practical value, and it is one of the calligraphy styles commonly used by calligraphers.
3. Cursive script: Cursive script is a scribbled and unrestrained form of calligraphy, characterized by simplified strokes, more Lian Bi, exaggerated and deformed glyphs, and strong artistry and appreciation. The cursive script can be divided into Cao Zhang, Jincao and Kuangcao, among which Kuangcao is the most unrestrained.
4. Official script: Official script is a solemn and simple form of calligraphy, characterized by flat fonts and straight strokes, with a strong sense of history and cultural connotation. Official script is mainly used for inscriptions, plaques and other occasions, and is an important part of China traditional culture.