The Four Masters of Regular Script are the collective name for the four calligraphers who are famous for their regular script in the history of calligraphy. They are also called the Four Great Regular Scripts. They respectively refer to: Ouyang Xun (European style) of the Tang Dynasty, Yan Zhenqing (Yan style) of the Tang Dynasty, Liu Gongquan (Liu style) of the Tang Dynasty, and Zhao Mengfu (fǔ) (Zhao style) of the Yuan Dynasty.
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The Four Masters of Regular Script are the collective name for the four calligraphers who are famous for their regular script in the history of calligraphy. Also known as the four major regular scripts, the four styles of regular script are: Ouyang Xun in the early Tang Dynasty, Yan Zhenqing in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Liu Gongquan in the Tang Dynasty, and Zhao Mengfu in the Yuan Dynasty.
1. Ouyang Xun (557-641), courtesy name Xinben, was born in Linxiang, Tanzhou (now Changsha, Hunan). His greatest achievements in calligraphy are regular script, with strong penmanship and unique structure. Later generations called him "European style".
Ouyang Xun of the Tang Dynasty: His regular calligraphy is rigorous and his writing power is fierce. He is known as "the first regular script in the Tang Dynasty". His representative work is "Jiucheng Palace Liquan Ming".
2. Yan Zhenqing (709-784), named Qingchen, was born in Jingzhao ten thousand years ago, and his ancestral home is Linyi, Langya, Tang Dynasty (now Linyi, Shandong). In the history of calligraphy, he is the most accomplished and influential calligrapher after the two kings. His calligraphy was first studied by Zhang Xu, the "Grass Sage", who was one of the four masters of the early Tang Dynasty. Later, he adopted the ancient method and reversed the calligraphy style of the early Tang Dynasty. He used the seal script to transform thin and hard into plump and powerful, with a broad and magnificent structure. , with strong bones and majestic spirit, this style also reflects the prosperous demeanor of the Tang Dynasty and fits with his noble personality. It is a perfect example of the perfect combination of the beauty of calligraphy and the beauty of personality.
Yan Zhenqing (Yan Ti) of the Tang Dynasty: His regular script is dignified and majestic, and he is known as "Yan Ti" in the world. His representative works include "Yan Qin Li Stele", "Yan Family Temple Stele", "Duobao Pagoda Stele" and "Magu Immortal Altar" .
3. Liu Gongquan (778-865), also known as Chengxuan, was a native of Jingzhaohua in the Tang Dynasty (now a native of Tongchuan, Shaanxi). He rose to the rank of crown prince and grand master, and was known as "Liu Shaoshi" in the world. Later generations called them "Yan Jin Liu Gu" and became the model of calligraphy in the past dynasties. His calligraphy is strong, precise and meticulous. In terms of the characteristics of the characters, they are famous for their thinness and strength. The regular scripts they write have strong and charming postures and strong bones. The running script and regular script are the most exquisite.
Liu Gongquan (Liu style) of the Tang Dynasty: His regular script is clear and strong, rigorous in structure, exquisite in brushwork, and straight and straight. He is known as "Liu style" in the world. His representative works are "Mysterious Tower Stele" and "Shence Army". monument".
4. Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322): courtesy name Zi'ang, nickname Songxue, Songxue Taoist, native of Wuxing (now Huzhou, Zhejiang). He was good at seal script, official script, Zhen script, Xing script, and cursive script, and was especially famous for his regular script and running script. The "History of the Yuan Dynasty" says, "Meng Fu's seal script, official script, Zhen script, and cursive script are all the best in ancient and modern times, so he is famous all over the world for his books." Yushu of the Yuan Dynasty said in "Kong Xue Zhai Ji": "Zi'ang's seal script, Li, Zhen, Xing and Biancao are the best in the contemporary era, and his small regular script is the first among all Zi'ang's calligraphy." His calligraphy style is charming, elegant and coherent. Strict and neat, with sophisticated brushwork, it is known as "Zhao style" in the world.
Zhao Mengfu of the Yuan Dynasty: His regular script is round and delicate, upright and rigorous, without losing the elegance and elegance of his running script. He is known as "Zhao Style" in the world. His representative work is "Xuanmiao Temple Rebuilding the Three Gates".