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Yan Zhenqing is not only an influential calligrapher in the history of calligraphy in China, but also a milestone in the history of calligraphy development in China. He integrated the aesthetic ideas of "too clever and clumsy" and "easy to understand" into calligraphy and brought them to the extreme. "Taking the ancient method into the new idea, innovating the method into the old meaning" has created a unique calligraphy font in the history of China calligraphy and created a truly beautiful artistic realm. Talking about his calligraphy, especially regular script, opened the first generation of regular script style in Tang Dynasty. As far as brushwork is concerned, he entered the book with seal script, and his brushwork was tense, vigorous and powerful, which was very realistic; Knot, become the official seal, correct without losing rhythm, round and thick, full of tension; On the realm, he created a simple and bold new atmosphere in Qiang Mao. His life is full of tragedy, and his calligraphy also shows a magnificent masculinity. Su Shi spoke highly of Yan Zhenqing's regular script: "Change the law to bring forth new ideas" and "The beauty of the book is no less than that of Yan Lugong."

Yan Zhenqing is a calligrapher in the history of calligraphy. It can also be said that his regular script is one of the most influential calligraphy styles in the history of China. He studied under his mother Yin family, Chu Suiliang and Zhang Xu from childhood, and got the brushwork. He combined the brushwork of seal script with the brushwork of calligraphy, completed the vigorous and broad creation of regular script, and set a good example of regular script in Tang Dynasty. As a master of innovation, Yan Zhenqing's regular script changed the calligraphy style of the early Tang Dynasty, taking seal script as the brushwork, and turned thin and hard into plump, broad and imposing, vigorous and awe-inspiring. This style is the combination of prosperous society and noble personality, and it is a model of the blending of calligraphy beauty and personality beauty. He created the "Yan Ti" with the same reputation as Liu Gongquan, and has the reputation of "Yan Liu Jin Gu". In the history of calligraphy, he, Ou Yangxun, Liu Gongquan and Zhao Mengfu are also known as the four masters of regular script. As Ma Zonghuo said: "The ancient law is in the new idea, and the new idea is outside the ancient law. Vientiane in Tao Zhu contains many advantages, which, like Du Shaoling's poems and Changli's writings, became a book of the Tang Dynasty. " Yan Zhenqing changed the previous regular script style, sublated the advantages and disadvantages of previous calligraphers, and formed an independent calligraphy formal language-"Yan Kai".

In terms of artistic aesthetics, Yan Zhenqing turned the Zen nature and ethereal spirit in Wei and Jin Dynasties into the practical rationality of Confucianism, and with an uncut simplicity and richness, he embodied the lofty spirit of seeking truth from facts and being aboveboard in calligraphy art. He devoted himself to calligraphy, and created a new standard of "what is generous and what is real is beautiful", which greatly enriched the connotation and formal beauty of calligraphy art and diversified the aesthetic orientation of China's calligraphy art. His regular script is famous for its simplicity and momentum, which also confirmed his sincere wishes for a bright future in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. This will and spirit have been fully demonstrated in many of his masterpieces. The pen is vigorous, implicit and meaningful, and it is indeed "the story of Magu Xiantan"; If the adventure is balanced and the realm is profound, push the Li monument. As for everyone on the cliff, they are magnificent, and Ode to Datang is the most famous. Be prepared for danger in times of peace, solemn and solemn —— A public work based on Yan Temple Monument: Wait a minute. It left a great spiritual wealth and artistic model for future generations.