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A stone fragment of Ouyang Xun's cursive script was discovered in Hebei, revealing the true level of the "Saint of Regular Script".

2024-07-31

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In recent years, the exhibition rate of "Tang Kai" has dropped sharply, especially the rigorous and unique "Ou Kai". There are countless contemporary imitators, and the style is monotonous, which inevitably makes people feel boring and restricts the diversified development of art. Therefore, the proportion of "Ou Kai" in national exhibitions has decreased.


Although the "Ouyang Xun regular script" has gone, his long-ignored cursive script is now highly praised in major exhibitions. Many people must have wondered why Ouyang Xun, who is known as the "regular script saint", could practice such a wonderful cursive script.The ancients once said: "If you want to learn cursive script, you must first master regular script."


"Cai Junmo's Sayings" also records: "In ancient times, those who were good at calligraphy must first learn the regular script, and then gradually move on to running script and cursive script, while not straying from the regular script." Cursive script may seem unrestrained and uninhibited, but in fact it strictly adheres to the "cursive method". Each stroke is precise and powerful, preventing the pen from moving too quickly and causing problems such as being greasy, frivolous, etc.


Therefore, many famous calligraphers of the cursive script practiced regular script in their early years. For example, Zhang Xu, the "Cursive Saint", inherited the orthodox ancient method and was well versed in the standardization of pen use. Even though his characters were bizarre and wild, the strokes were still powerful and could withstand analysis. As Yan Zhenqing said: "The regular script is detailed and particularly authentic."


Compared with Zhang Xu, Huaisu and other famous cursive calligraphers, Ouyang Xun is more proficient in "regular script".The brush is used to perfection, and each stroke is concise and brilliant, wild but not weird. It is easy to control the brushstrokes, making it very suitable for beginners to copy.

At present, there are still three exquisite cursive calligraphy works handed down by Ouyang Xun. First, let’s appreciate the stone fragment of Ouyang Xun discovered in Hebei - "Cursive Thousand Characters", of which only 650 characters are left.The handwriting of the first copy is clear and complete


The brush strokes are broad, stretched, round, and vigorous with the tip or side of the brush pen touching the paper. Some of the turning points show a square and vigorous momentum, which makes them sharper and more imposing. The characters are tilted to one side, with a dangerous and undulating fluidity, and there is affection between the strokes.

Even though the fonts are separated and the layout is open and spacious, the two characters above and below still echo each other, and instead have a very empty and leisurely aura.And there is a small regular script next to each cursive script to help beginners read it.


Mr. Shen Peng, a modern calligrapher, praised this work: "The content of the thousand words is complicated, and there are some parts that are not pleasing to the eye. Among the famous calligraphers of all dynasties, I am most impressed by Ouyang Xun, Huaisu, and Zhao Ji. I have tried to figure out their writing styles and take their strengths."The remaining two pieces are rare authentic works on paper, "Zhang Han Tie" and "Zhongni Mengdian Tie".


The strokes are more detailed, the ink is thick, the force is strong and solid, with a bit of quaint and simple natural beauty, the visual effect is intuitive, and the real writing state is restored.You can combine the brushwork in the scroll with the structure of the "Cursive Thousand Characters" to learn, which will achieve twice the result with half the effort.


Many modern critics criticize Ouyang Xun's works for being monotonous, with rigid brushstrokes and shapes, and lacking the vivid and flexible beauty of art. However, the above three calligraphy works are free and unrestrained, with a calm and elegant spirit, and a strong artistic charm.Fully demonstrate the true level of "Kaisheng"


It can be said that it is a slap in the face to the bad reviews of the "trolls" and changes the inherent impression that has misled the world for more than 1,000 years. Frequent copying can not only master the orthodox "grass method", consolidate basic skills, ensure steady and precise pen control, but also obtain the myriad changes of cursive script and understand the charm of Jin and Tang Dynasties. After that, copying the cursive calligraphy will be smoother.


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