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, 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.
A model of a scholar: Liu Gongquan once used the opportunity of explaining calligraphy to the emperor to explain the truth of being a man. In his view, the method of writing and the principle of being a man are unified. As long as a person is honest, his calligraphy also has the flavor of honesty and integrity.
They believe that calligraphy not only makes people happy physically and mentally, but also helps to cultivate noble morality. He began to learn from Wang Xizhi, the brushwork of Ou Yangxun and Yan Zhenqing, and then set up his own family.
Zhao Mengfu was one of the most outstanding calligraphers in Yuan Dynasty. He was born in a famous family and experienced changes in Song and Yuan Dynasties all his life. His beautiful calligraphy is in sharp contrast with the vigorous style of the other three famous regular script writers. Zhao Mengfu is a versatile artist, and his achievements in painting are often praised by art historians.
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