"Four masters of regular script" is the collective name of four calligraphers who are famous for regular script in the history of calligraphy, also known as the four masters of regular script. They refer to Ou Yangxun (European style), Yan Zhenqing (Yan style), Liu Gongquan (Liu style) and Zhao Mengfu (Zhao Ti) in the Yuan Dynasty.
1, Xinshu Ou Yangxun, a native of Linxiang, Tanzhou. 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, whose real name is Chen Qing, was born in Wanzhao, Jingzhao, and his ancestral home was Linyi 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, whose real name is Hang Cheng, was a Jingzhao Chinese in the Tang Dynasty. He is a prince's teacher and is called Liu Shaoshi by the world. Later generations called it "Yan" ancient, 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 written is beautiful and strong, and the running script and regular script are the most exquisite.
4. Zhao Mengfu: Zi Ang, Hao, Song Xuedao, five elements. He is good at seal script, official script, authentic works, calligraphy and cursive script, especially at regular script and calligraphy. The Book History of Yuan Dynasty says that "Meng Zhi's seal calligraphy is the highest in ancient and modern times, so the title of the book is the world". Yuan Xianyu wrote the Collection of Xue Kunzhai: "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.