Ou Yangxun 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. His masterpiece "The Inscription of Liquan in Jiucheng Palace".
Yan Zhenqing, whose real name is Chen Qing, was born in Jingzhao for ten thousand years, and his ancestral home is Linyi (now Linyi, Shandong). In the history of calligraphy, he is the most accomplished and influential calligrapher after the two kings. Its regular script is dignified and majestic, and its momentum is open. It is called Li Yanqin Cup, and it is the masterpiece of Emperor Yan.
Liu Gongquan, whose real name is Cheng, was a Jing man in the Tang Dynasty and a prince. He is called "Liu" by the world. His regular script is called "Liu Ti" and his masterpiece is "Mysterious Pagoda".
Zhao Mengfu: Zi Ang, No.,a passerby in Song Xue, was born in Xing Wu (now Huzhou, Zhejiang). His regular script is round and delicate, correct and rigorous, and elegant and beautiful. Known as "Zhao Ti" by the world, his masterpiece "Rebuilding the Three Storeys of the Xuandian".
The four masters of regular script had a far-reaching influence on the history of calligraphy and painting in East Asia, pushed our calligraphy art to a historical climax and laid a solid foundation for later calligraphy writing.
Yan Zhenqing
Yan Zhenqing, the pioneer of round pen calligraphy, occupies a special position in the history of China calligraphy. Only Yan Zhenqing can shine with the great calligrapher Wang Xizhi. His calligraphy features regular script and cursive script. The inscriptions written in regular script are correct, beautiful and powerful.
He was born when regular script was popular, which was contrary to Wang Xizhi's typical example and led the new trend of calligraphy. His official book, "Invincible Sword Destroyed, the Situation Startled", which is famous for its prosperity, is represented by Yan Shijia Temple Monument; As for everyone on the cliff, it is magnificent, especially in the Tang Dynasty. At the highest level, those who show the spirit of rushing far away will push Li's memorial tablet.
The grass is strong, beautiful and full of ancient meaning, and the manuscript of offering sacrifices to nephews is the first. Yan Zhenqing is regarded as a pioneer by calligraphers with round pens. The use of square pens by him and Wang Xizhi had a far-reaching influence on later generations.