Ou Yangxun's calligraphy was originally imitated by Wang Xizhi, but it was not limited to one family: it is said that Ou Yangxun once rode out and happened to see a stone tablet written by Suo Jing, a famous calligrapher in Jin Dynasty. He rode on a horse and watched it carefully for a while before leaving, but just a few steps later, he couldn't help but return to dismount and watch. He boasted many times that he didn't want to leave, so he simply laid a blanket and sat down to ponder over it. Finally, he sat by the monument for three days before leaving. Ou Yangxun is obsessed with calligraphy, because he studies and practices hard, and he can find his own way. Ou Yangxun is ugly [1], but his calligraphy is famous all over the world, and people are scrambling to get his handwritten letters. Once you get it, you will regard it as a treasure and use it as a model for your own calligraphy. During the Wude period of Tang Dynasty (6 18-624), Koguryo sent messengers to Chang 'an to ask for Ou Yangxun's calligraphy. Tang Gaozu Tang Gaozu sighed: "I didn't expect Ou Yangxun's reputation to be so great that even Yidi in the distance knew it. When they see Ou Yangxun's handwriting, they must think he is a big man. "
In the seventh year of Wude, together with Pei Ju and Chen, he compiled 100 copies of The Collection of Arts and Literature. After writing, I got 200 paragraphs of remuneration.
In the early years of Emperor Taizong's Zhenguan, Ou Yangxun was promoted to Prince Geng Ling (also known as Ouyang Lvgeng), a bachelor of Hong Wen Pavilion, and a duke of Bohai. At the age of 85. According to the Book of the Old Tang Dynasty and the Book of the New Tang Dynasty, Ou Yangxun, a calligrapher, took part in the official law from Wang Xizhi's father and son. He is vigorous and bold, sees danger in peacetime and is unique, and is known as the "European style".
The Broken Book written by Zhang Huaiguan in the Tang Dynasty and the Collection of Books to be Recorded by Zhang Yanyuan in the Tang Dynasty said: "Seeking the best of eight bodies is a strong threat. Seal script is particularly refined, flying white crown, superior to the ancients. Disturbed the image of the dragon and snake fighting, the cloud is as light as a cage, just like a god. The book of true behavior is out of order and incomplete. As dense as an armory spear and halberd, Shen Feng is stricter than wise and brave, not as good as Shinan. His cursive script has been circulated repeatedly and can be regarded as two kings. However, he was shocked and did not avoid danger. He was hurt by Ya. "
Calligraphy theory, the "Eight Laws of Ou Yangxun", has unique opinions. Mason Lee's 84 laws in Ming Dynasty and Huang Zi's 92 laws in Qing Dynasty are instructive. Its "eight decisions" are: (points) such as the peak falling rocks; (Yoko) is like the new moon in the sky; (Horizontal) Like Wan Liyun; (Vertical) Long live the withered vine; (Jiange) If Jinsong falls, it will fall on a cliff; (folded) like a crossbow of hosts; (left) If a sword breaks a rhinoceros horn; A wave of strokes is often repeated three times.
Common European book inscriptions are:
Inscription on Liquan in Jiuchenggong: Regular script is Ou Yangxun's masterpiece and is often used as a model for learning European books. Wei Zhi wrote an article that Emperor Taizong spent six years in Zhenguan. A monument was erected. Calligraphy is rigorous and vigorous, and does not take a posture.
Yu Gonggong Monument is the full name of Yu Gonggong Wengong Monument, also known as Wenyanbo Monument. I was 80 years old when I wrote this inscription. In the 11th year of Zhenguan in Tang Dynasty (AD 637), a monument was erected.
The full name of Huangfu Birthday Monument is Huangfu Prince Monument, which was written by Dr. Zuo Guanglu of Sui Dynasty. Also known as Huangfujun tablet. This is the work of Ou Yangxun when he was young. The monument is hidden in Xi City, Shaanxi Province.
The full name of the inscription on the pagoda of Huadu Temple is "Inscription on the Pagoda of the Dead Monk in Huadu Temple": Regular script is Ou Yangxun's masterpiece, which was established in the fifth year of Tang Zhenguan (AD 63 1).