The representative figures of cursive script are Zhang Xu and Huai Su of the Tang Dynasty, collectively known as "Dian Zhang Kuang Su". Zhang Xu's representative work is "Four Posts on the Right Poems in Cursive Script". "Four Notes on Ancient Poems" unfolds into a majestic and majestic scroll with its brand-new and sublime form and huge spirit. Its style is: "The writing is as if it were thrown from the sky, elegant and smooth, shining like the light of the sky, if it were not done by human hands." Huaisu's representative works are "Autobiography", "Bitter Bamboo Shoots", "Eating Fish", "The Holy Virgin" The style of his works such as "Tie", "On Calligraphy", "Thousands of Texts on Big Grass", "Thousands of Texts on Small Grass", etc. are: the brushwork is thin and strong, flying naturally, like a sudden rain and whirlwind, changing at any time. Although his calligraphy is free-spirited and ever-changing, it is still lawful.
There are many representatives of regular script. Here we will talk about the four masters of regular script, namely Ouyang Xun (European style) in the early Tang Dynasty, Yan Zhenqing (Yan style) in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Liu Gongquan (Liu style) in the Tang Dynasty, and Zhao Mengfu (Liu style) in the Yuan Dynasty. Zhao Ti). The representative work of European style "Jiucheng Palace Liquan Inscription". The style of his works is rigorous, neat, upright and vigorous. Yan Ti's representative works are "Duobao Pagoda", "Magu Immortal Altar" and "Yan Qin Ceremony Stele". Yan Zhenqing's status in calligraphy is extremely high. Features of the work: Regular script is dignified and majestic, with great momentum. The running script is soothing and refreshing, and the charm is flying. His calligraphy not only has the charm and rules of previous calligraphy styles, but is not bound by ancient methods. It breaks through the rigid rules of the early Tang Dynasty and becomes its own style, which is called "trembling style". Liu's representative works include "Mysterious Tower", "Shence Military Stele" and "Diamond Sutra". The style is strong and charming in body and strong in bones and muscles. Compared with the Yan body, the Liu character is slightly thinner, so it is called "Yan Jin Liu Gu". Zhao Ti's representative works are "The Three Gates" and "Red Cliff Ode". The style is characterized by charm, elegance, neat structure and mature brushwork.
Representative figures of running script are Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing and Su Shi. Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Lanting Collection" is known as "the best running script in the world". The characteristics are peaceful and natural, the writing style is euphemistic and implicit, and it is beautiful and strong. People often use Cao Zhi's "Luo Shen Fu": "As graceful as a startling giant, as graceful as a swimming dragon, with glorious autumn chrysanthemums, and luxuriant spring pines. As if the moon is covered by light clouds. , fluttering like snow in the flowing wind." One sentence to praise the beauty of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. Yan Zhenqing's "Manuscript for Nephew Sacrifice" is called "the second running script in the world". "The Manuscript of Memorial to My Nephew" is frank and candid. It is a model of using sincere emotions as the main driving force of writing. Under passion, regardless of clumsiness, one can create without restraint and as he pleases. The distinctive personality and unique form are typical examples of calligraphy creations that express aspirations, feelings, and expressions. Su Shi's "Huang Shouhan Food Post" is called "the third running script in the world". Its style features ups and downs, brilliance, unrestrained momentum, and no recklessness.