The 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 (European style), Yan Zhenqing (Yan style), Liu Gongquan (Liu Ti) and Zhao Mengfu (f incarnation) (Zhao Ti). Yan Zhenqing (709-785) was born in Wannian, Tang Jingzhao (now Xi 'an, Shaanxi), and his ancestral home was Linyi, Tang Langya (now Linyi, Shandong). This word is clear.
He is a representative figure of calligraphy innovation in the middle Tang Dynasty, and his regular script is dignified and majestic. Running script is easy and colorful. His calligraphy is not only influenced by the charm and charm of the previous calligraphy style, but also not bound by the ancient law. It breaks through the conventions of the early Tang Dynasty and is unique, which is called "Yan Ti".
Song Ouyang Xiu commented: "Thinking about life is loyal, so calligraphy and painting are strong and independent, and they don't attack the past. They are quite magical, a bit like people. In the Song Dynasty, Zhu listed his calligraphy as a sacred product in "Continued Book Break". " He also commented: "The point is like a falling stone, the painting is like Xia Yun, the hook is like gold, and the bow is like a crossbow. There are images in both vertical and horizontal directions, and there is a low posture. Since the dedication, no one has said it. " Yan Zhenqing is a scholar.
When he was in charge of the plain, he was famous all over the world. The Anshi Rebellion reached john young, and all counties in Hebei surrendered. Only Yan Zhenqing stuck to Pingyuan City and did his best for the rebel leaders and the Tang Dynasty. Finally, he was ordered by Dezong to surrender to the rebel Li Xilie and was killed. And his life's loyal and tragic deeds have enhanced his position in calligraphy.
Yan Zhenqing's calligraphy is like a person, always using the front. Therefore, the so-called eight-part brushwork of Yan Fa has less artistic value, but this brushwork can give full play to men's calmness and fortitude.