Four Great Calligraphers in China

China's four masters of regular script are the collective names of four calligraphers who are famous for regular script in the history of calligraphy, also known as the four masters of regular script. They are: Ou Yangxun (Ou Feng), Yan Zhenqing (Yan Feng), Liu Gongquan (Liu Ti) and Zhao Meng? (f) Zhao Ti.

1. Ou Yangxun (557-64 1) was born in Linxiang, Tanzhou (now Changsha, Hunan). His calligraphy achievements are based on regular script, with bold brushwork and unique structure, which is called "European style" by later generations.

2. Yan Zhenqing (709-784), a native of Wanzhao, Jingzhao, was born in Linyi (now Linyi, Shandong) in the Tang Dynasty. In the history of calligraphy, he is the most accomplished and influential calligrapher after the two kings. Zhang Xu, a "sage of grass", was a beginner in his book, in the early Tang Dynasty. After that, it was widely collected, changed to the ancient method, and became an enemy of the calligraphy style in the early Tang Dynasty, from thin and hard to vigorous and vigorous, and became broad-minded and magnificent. This style also embodies the prosperous style of the Tang Dynasty, which is noble with him.

3. Liu Gongquan (778-865), whose real name was Hang Cheng, was born in Tang Jingzhaohua (now Tongchuan, Shaanxi). He is a prince's teacher and is called Liu Shaoshi by the world. Later generations called it "Yan Liu Jin Gu", which became a model of calligraphy in past dynasties. His calligraphy is vigorous and vigorous, and his words are rigorous and meticulous. As far as the characteristics of Chinese characters are concerned, they are famous for their thinness and strength. The regular script they wrote is very attractive and vigorous, and the running script and regular script are the most exquisite.

4. Zhao Meng? (1254- 1322): Zi Ziang was born in Song Xue Road, Xing Wu (now Huzhou, Zhejiang). Good at seal cutting, official script, authentic works, calligraphy and cursive script, especially regular script and cursive script. "Yuan Shi" is a biography, "Meng? The calligraphy of the book is the best in the world, so the title is the world. " Yuan Xianyu wrote the Collection of Xue Kunzhai, saying, "Zi Angyin, Li, Zhen, Xing and Dian Cao are the first in the contemporary era, and Xiao Kai is the first among Zi Ang's books." His elegant style, neat structure and skillful brushwork are praised as "Zhao Ti" by the world.