Biography of the characters
Shao Ju Ming Jing was given to Zhongshu Sheren during Su Zong's reign, and most of the imperial edicts from all directions were written by Xu Hao. Later, he entered the Imperial Academy to offer sacrifices to wine, and successively served as Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Bachelor of the Jixian Palace, and was granted the title of Duke of Kuaiji County. He is the author of 1 article "Lun Shu" (also known as "Lun Shu Lun"). Xu Hao is good at Bafen, Xing and cursive scripts, especially regular script. His calligraphy was taught by his father Xu Qiao, and his style is round, vigorous and unique. Xu Hao's calligraphy has received mixed praise and criticism in the past dynasties. "New Book of Tang·Biography of Xu Hao" describes his calligraphy as being like an angry cat picking a stone and a thirsty galloping into a spring. Mr. Lu of the Tang Dynasty's "Sequel Book Commentary" believed that his true and running scripts were too sophisticated and not interesting. Xu Hao's ink that has been handed down to this day includes "Zhu Juchuan sued himself", written in the third year of the Dali calendar (768). "Gaishen" is a letter of trust used to confer officials in ancient times, similar to a certificate of appointment. The font of "Zhu Juchuan Tells His Body" is fat and round, and the writing style is calm and vigorous. Among the inscriptions written by Xu Hao, there are "Dazheng Zen Master Stele" in regular script, written in the fourth year of the Dali calendar, and the stele is in Songyue Temple, Dengfeng, Henan; "Bukong Monk Stele", written in the second year of Jianzhong (781), is in the Forest of Steles in Xi'an. . The official scripts include "Songyang Guan Shengde Induction Stele", written in the third year of Tianbao (744), and the stele was sealed in Deng, Henan; "Zhang Ting's Epitaph", written in the fifth year of Tianbao, was unearthed in Yichuan County, Henan in 1977. Historical records
His courtesy name is Ji Hai, and he received calligraphy from his father. Less and fresh, it goes with Chu and Xue on the shoulders; it becomes old and heavy in the later years, with potential essence of Xi and Xian. Its main book can be said to be wonderful and wonderful, with eight points, truth and practice all in it. Taste of the Book says: The person who has the color of an eagle but flies violently to the sky has strong bones and fierce energy; the person who has the color of Zhai and soars a hundred steps has rich flesh but heavy strength. If the algae is shining and soaring high, it is like a phoenix of books. Therefore, Haozhi is a book. His knowledge is sharp inside and his beauty is revitalized outside. He has the tools of a gentleman. There are forty-two screens in the Tasting Book, all of which are prepared in eight styles. The ten figures of "The new wind moves the autumn grass, and the horses beside them have their hearts to return." Experts commented: "An angry cat picks at the stone, and a thirsty horse rushes to the spring." It is especially loved by Sikong Tu. I tasted another volume of "Shupu" and regretted not seeing it. There were many Gongshu writers in the Tang Dynasty, and the only one who wanted to be named Sanye's heir was Xu Shiyun. He promoted the Ming Dynasty and was a member of the Su Zhongshu family. He wrote many edicts from all directions, and his words were clever. His calligraphy was exquisite, and the emperor was pleased with it. He also read the royal decree and favored him every inch. During the reign of Emperor Daizong, he was granted the title of Duke of Kuaiji County. He went out to visit Lingnan during the festival, and became the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. At the beginning of Emperor Dezong's reign, he was called to be the Fu of Prince Peng and became the Duke of the county. When he died at the age of eighty, he presented it to the prince and grand master, Yi said: Ding. Zi Xian is also good at walking grass. Shi Manqing obtained the stone carvings and praised them many times.
"Monk Bu Kong Monument"
"Monk Bu Kong Monument" was written by Tang Yanying and written by Xu Hao. It was erected on November 15th in the second year of Jianzhong of Tang Dynasty (AD 781), and it is now the Forest of Steles in Xi'an. 24 lines of regular script, 48 characters per line. This monument was written by Xu Hao one year before his death. This monument was built to commemorate the achievements of the eminent Indian monk Fu Kong Tripitaka. The calligraphy on this stele is calm and thick, the characters are steady, slightly clumsy, and the bones are strong, which may be related to Xu Hao's advanced age. The past dynasties have spoken highly of this stele, but some people have different views. For example, Zhao's "Graphite Engraving Hua" said: "The current view of the Monk Bu Kong Stele has the strength of the pharaoh, but it is not pure and elegant." Li Houzhu said: "Xu Hao gained the meat of the right army but lost it to the common people."
Xu Hao·Lun Shu
"Zhou Guan" Nei Wen Jiao Guo Zi Six Books , the origin of the book is still there. Cheng Miao changed it to the official style, and Handan passed on the regular style. Things were simple and simple, but they had no function. Later, Zhong Shanzhen wrote the book and Zhang was called Cao Sheng. The right army's execution of the law, and the small orders breaking the body, are all momentary wonders. In modern times, Xiao, Yong, Ou, and Yu Po passed on their writing styles. Chu and Xue have already surrendered, so they will not be ridiculed since "Hai". However, people say that Yu can get his tendons, Chu can get his flesh, and Ou can get his bones. That's right. The husband's eagle and falcon are lackluster, but Han flies violently into the sky, his bones are strong and his energy is fierce. E Zhai prepares his colors and soars for a hundred steps. His flesh is abundant but his sword is heavy. If the algae shines and soars high, the book is like a phoenix. Ou and Yu are the eagles and falcons, and Chu and Xue are the Zhai Yan. Ouyang Shuigeng said that Xiao Shu came from Zhang Cao and was quite knowledgeable, but Ouyang Feibai was unparalleled in ancient times.
When you are just beginning to learn, you should start with the muscles and bones. If the muscles and bones are not straight, where will the flesh be attached? When using a pen, the sharp edge must be hidden. If the sharp edge is not hidden, the writing will be diseased. If the disease is not gone, how can it be done? The characters do not want to be sparse or dense, nor large nor small. The small one makes it big, the big frown makes it small, the thinness makes it dense, the thinness makes it thin, this is the great sutra. The pen does not want to be quick, nor slow, nor flat, nor sideways. The vertical side makes it flat, and the flat side makes it flat. If it is quick, it must be safe, and if it is slow, it must be profitable. In this way, it is great.
Zhang Boying came to the pond to study calligraphy. The water in the pond was exhausted, and Yongshi could not climb the stairs for more than forty years. Zhang Gong is very skilled and is known as Cao Sheng. The eternal teacher is stagnant, but he will eventually become famous.
From this point of view, perfection cannot be achieved overnight. As the saying goes: "It takes a hundred days to write a book." This is also a long-lasting talk. Yibai does it for the first time, how can it last for a hundred days!
[Comment] Xu Hao (703-782), a calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty, was born in Yuezhou (now Shaoxing, Zhejiang). His courtesy name was Jihai. His calligraphy is the most refined in regular script, round, vigorous and thick, and is unique in its style. But it is limited to the law and lacks charm. "Lun Shu" is the experience talk left by Xu Hao to his descendants, which is valued by the world.
This article is the family motto used by Xu Hao to educate his children and grandchildren, so his words are sincere and earnest. In the mid-Tang Dynasty, fertility was advocated, and calligraphy pursued a broad and gentle atmosphere. Li Zhao's "National History Supplement" said: "Huai Su works thin, Zhang Changshi works fat. Thin and hard work is easy, but fat and strong work is difficult." Xu Hao took "fat strength" as his standard, emphasizing both plumpness and bone strength. This shows the evolution of calligraphy aesthetics in the mid-Tang Dynasty. In the long period before this, "thin and tough" was considered beautiful in the world of calligraphy. In addition, the author's warning that "it is advisable to attack first" is also precise and powerful. Representative works
Xu Hao’s ink that has been handed down to this day includes "Zhu Juchuan's Report", written in the third year of the Dali calendar (768). "Gaishen" is a letter of trust used to confer officials in ancient times, similar to a certificate of appointment. The font of "Zhu Juchuan Tells His Body" is fat and round, and the writing style is calm and vigorous. Among the inscriptions written by Xu Hao, there are "Dazheng Zen Master Stele" in regular script, written in the fourth year of the Dali calendar, and the stele is in Songyue Temple, Dengfeng, Henan; "Bukong Monk Stele", written in the second year of Jianzhong (781), is in the Forest of Steles in Xi'an. . Among the official scripts are "Ode to the Influence of the Holy Virtues of Songyang Temple", written in the third year of Tianbao (744), and the stele was enshrined in Deng, Henan; "Zhang Ting's Epitaph", written in the fifth year of Tianbao, was unearthed in Yichuan County, Henan in 1977. Character evaluation
Zhu Changwen: Ouyang Xun passed Zhang Changshi (Zhang Xu), Changshi passed Li Yangbing, Yang Bing passed Xu Hao, and Xu Hao passed Yan Zhenqing.