The representative of regular script is Yan Zhenqing (representative works include "Duobao Pagoda Induction Stele", "Magu Immortal Altar Story", "Dongfang Shuo Portrait Stele", "Yan Qinli Stele", "Yan Family Temple Stele", etc.);

The representative figure of cursive script is Zhang Xu (representative works include "Four Ancient Poems", "Tie of Belly Pain", etc.); the representative figures of official script include Zheng Yun and Jin Nong, and the representative works include "Cao Quan Stele" , "Zhang Qian Monument" and so on.

The representative figures of running script include Wang Xizhi, whose representative works include "Lanting Preface", and the representative figures of seal script include Taishi Zhou and Li Si, whose representative works include "Shiguwen", "Qin Gonggui", etc.

1. Yan Zhenqing

Yan Zhenqing (709-August 23, 784), whose courtesy name was Qingchen, nicknamed Xianmenzi, and also nicknamed Yingfang, was born in the capital of Wannian (today's A native of Xi'an, Shaanxi, his ancestral home is Langya Linyi (now Linyi, Shandong). A famous official and calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty, he was the grandson of the fifth generation of Secretary Yan Shigu and the younger brother of Situ Yan Gaoqing.

Yan Zhenqing has exquisite calligraphy and is good at running and regular script. He first studied under Chu Suiliang, and later under Zhang Xu, acquiring his brushwork. His regular script is dignified and majestic, and his running script is powerful. He created the "Yan style" regular script and had a great influence on later generations. Together with Zhao Mengfu, Liu Gongquan and Ouyang Xun, they are known as the "Four Masters of Regular Script". It is also called "Yan Liu" together with Liu Gongquan, and is also known as "Yan Jin Liu Gu".

The most handed down works of Yan Zhenqing are stele inscriptions, including "Duobao Pagoda Induction Stele", "Magu Immortal Altar Story", "Dongfang Shuo Portrait Stele", "Yan Qinli Stele", "Yan Family Temple Stele" in regular script, etc. There is a "Manuscript for Fighting for a Seat", and the handwriting includes "A Letter from the Self" and "Manuscript for Memorials to Nephew Ji Ming".

Among them, the "Yan Qin Li Stele" is more dignified and vigorous, but the thin strokes are different from other inscriptions. "Yan's Family Temple Stele" is one of his proud works in his later years, with rich calligraphy. Compared with his early works, it is more vigorous and majestic, and it is a masterpiece in his later years.

2. Zhang Xu

Zhang Xu (685? - 759?), also known as Bogao and Jiming, was born in Wuxian County, Suzhou (now Suzhou, Jiangsu Province) in the Tang Dynasty He is a calligrapher who is good at cursive writing and likes drinking. He is known as "Zhang Dian" in the world. He is also known as "Dian Zhang Zuisu" together with Huai Su. He is also known as "Four Scholars of Wuzhong" together with He Zhizhang, Zhang Ruoxu and Bao Rong. He is also known as "Four Scholars of Wuzhong" with He Zhizhang and others. "Drinking the Eight Immortals", his cursive calligraphy, Li Bai's poems and Pei Min's sword dance are called "three wonders".

In terms of calligraphy, Zhang Xu is diligent in observing objective things, and is good at combining objective natural objects with personal subjective emotions. He not only inherits tradition, but also has the courage to innovate. He inherits the calligraphy achievements of his predecessors and innovates to make him famous. His own Kuangcao art reached a peak during the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

There are very few authentic calligraphy works handed down by Zhang Xu. Mi Fu's "Baozhang Waiting Record" of the Northern Song Dynasty records Zhang Xu's "Previous Post", "Ru Guan Tie", "Yesterday's Tie", "Chengxu Tie" "Tie", "Qing Jian et al. Tie" and "Thousand Wen Tie".

3. Wang Xizhi

Wang Xizhi (303-361, one theory is 321-379), with a courtesy name of Yishao, was a calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and was known as the "Sage of Calligraphy". Langya was born in Linyi (now Linyi, Shandong), and later moved to Shanyin, Huiji (now Shaoxing, Zhejiang), and lived in seclusion in Jinting, Shan County in his later years.

His calligraphy is good at Li, Cao, Kai and Xing styles. He studies the styles carefully, imitates them with his heart and his hands. The wind is a style of its own and has far-reaching influence. The style is peaceful and natural, the writing style is euphemistic and subtle, and it is beautiful and healthy.

The representative work "Lanting Preface" is known as "the best running script in the world". In the history of calligraphy, he and his son Wang Xianzhi are collectively known as the "Two Kings".

4. Li Si

Li Si (284 BC - 208 BC), named Tonggu, was born in Shangcai, Runan (now Li Silou, Lugang Township, Shangcai County, Henan Province) village) people. A famous politician, writer and calligrapher in the Qin Dynasty.

Li Si compiled and formulated Xiaozhuan, the standard calligraphy style of the Qin Dynasty. The "Yishan Stele" existing in the Forest of Steles in Xi'an was copied from the Song Dynasty. Most of the carved stones on which the book was written have been destroyed, and only two original stones remain in the world.

It is said that the gold and stone inscriptions of the Qin Dynasty were all written by Li Si. Hundreds of wastes are waiting to be revitalized, so Qin has seven well-known unifications, among which writing is a very important one, and Li Si's Xiaozhuan is the crystallization of the unification of eight countries' characters based on the original seal script of Qin.

Main works include "Book of Remonstrance and Chasing Guests", "Stone Carvings on Mount Tai's Sealing", "Stone Carvings on Langya", etc.

5. Jinnong

Jinnong (1687-1763), named Shoumen, Sinong, Jijin, also known as Mr. Dongxin, Jiliu Mountain Min, Qujiang Foreign History, Xi Ye Jushi, Shou Taoist, etc. were born in Qiantang (now Hangzhou, Zhejiang) and lived in commoner life. A calligrapher and painter of the Qing Dynasty, he was the first of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou. Because his life went through the three dynasties of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong, he called himself the "Old Citizen of the Three Dynasties".

I lived in Yangzhou later in life, selling calligraphy and paintings to support myself. He is fond of novels and loves to learn, and specializes in poetry and calligraphy. His poetry and prose are ancient and unique, and he is good at identifying them. Calligraphy created a flat-stroke calligraphy style with both regular script and official script, which was called "lacquer calligraphy" at the time. He didn't start painting until he was fifty-three years old. The shapes of his paintings are unique and ancient. He is good at using light ink and dry brush to create flower sketches, and is especially good at painting plum blossoms.

The representative works include "Eastern Calyx Tuhua Picture", "Empty Defense as Sprinkling Picture", "Winter Plum First Blossom Picture", "Jade Butterfly Qingbiao Picture", "Tiexuan Sparse Flower Picture", "Bodhisattva Wonderful Picture" "Phase Picture", "Qiongzi Appreciation Picture", etc. He is the author of "Winter Heart Poems", "Winter Heart Essays", "Winter Heart Miscellaneous Works", etc.

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