1, with different definitions: Yan Ti: a font created by Yan Zhenqing, a calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. Together with Liu Gongquan, they are called "Yan Liu" and "Yan Liu Jin Gu". Yan Ti's regular script aimed at Yan Zhenqing. European style: Ou Yangxun, the ancestor, is famous for his regular script and running script. As the largest official calligrapher in the history of calligraphy, his handwriting is called "European style", which is as famous as Yan (Zhenqing), Liu (Gongquan) and Zhao (). European style is a regular script font created by Ou Yangxun, a great calligrapher in Tang Dynasty.
2. The brushwork structure is different: Yan style: the structure is square and dense, the strokes are horizontal and vertical, the brushwork is vigorous and round, and the momentum is solemn and vigorous. European style: Fiona Fang is practical and square, with a strong sense of stippling and cohesive brushwork. It is steep and rigorous. Keep the side stable, compact and sparse.
3. The characteristics are different: inkstone body: the inkstone body is contrary to the calligraphy style of the early Tang Dynasty. With the pen of seal, it turns thin and hard into vigorous and vigorous, with a broad and magnificent structure. This style also embodies the prosperous style of the Tang Dynasty empire, which is in line with his noble personality and is a typical example of the perfect combination of calligraphy beauty and personality beauty.
European style: every stroke should be round and correct, with heavy and light strength, meditation and thinking. When judging the word situation, stop on all sides and prepare on all sides; Long and short fit, compromise thickness; The mind is accurate and the density is accurate. The least busy is the loss; Time can't be delayed, and if it is slow, it will be silly; Not thin, thin when dry, not fat, fat is turbid.
4. Different inheritance and development: Yan Ti: Mainly guided by Zhang Xu, inheriting the tradition of Wang Xizhi, learning the characteristics of the four schools in the early Tang Dynasty and absorbing the fresh nutrition of calligraphy in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. There are choices and choices when studying. European style: Ou Yangxun is called the first regular script in Tang Dynasty because of its rigorous method and precipitous brushwork. He and Yu Shinan were both famous for their calligraphy in the early Tang Dynasty, also known as "Ou Yu". Later generations first learned it with books.
5. Different status: Yan Ti: Yan Zhenqing created a unique realm of calligraphy with "Yan Ti" in the history of calligraphy. Yan calligraphy is characterized by excellent spirituality, and its realm is naturally magnificent. Miao Yan, who used a loess broom to sweep the floor and learn calligraphy since childhood, stood at a lofty starting point of calligraphy almost from the beginning. After decades of hard work, it has been tempered and enriched, so that "Yan Ti" has both form and spirit. And the realm of his later years is even more superb.
European Style: Ou Yangxun was over 70 years old when he started writing in primary school. In other words, he has reached the state of being old and old, and it is impossible to write well. The Tang Dynasty inscription "Inscription on Liquan in Jiucheng Palace" describes the discovery of Liquan in Jiucheng Palace by Emperor Taizong. The brushwork is vigorous and graceful, and there is also proper limit. It is the ideological work of Ou Yangxun in his later years, and it has been highly praised by scholars.
6. The representative works are different: Yan style: Yan Zhenqing's works during his years are represented by Pagoda Monument. His personal style has not yet formed, cautious, beautiful and handsome. The works in his later years were first represented by Yan Bei, at which time his vigorous and powerful personal style had been formed. His later works are represented by the more interesting fairy altar of Magushan in Gu Zhuo.
European style: Ou Yangxun's masterpiece is The Inscription of Liquan in Jiucheng Palace, which was engraved in Linyou (now Shaanxi) in 632 AD. Wei Zhi wrote, Ou Yangxun wrote. Describe that Emperor Taizong discovered Liquan during his summer vacation in Jiucheng Palace. The brushwork is vigorous and graceful, and there is also proper limit. It is the ideological work of Ou Yangxun in his later years, and it has been highly praised by scholars.