1. The Eight Methods of Yongzi
(1) The point is the side (like a bird turning over and down);
(2) The horizontal point is the rein (like reining in a horse) Use reins);
(3) Upright is a crossbow (use force);
(4) Hook is a crotch (jumping appearance, the same as leaping);
(5) Raise as a strategy (such as using a whip to spur a horse);
(6) Skip as a plunder (such as using a grate to plunder hair);
(7) Short skid It is a peck (like a bird pecking an object);
(8) The nip is a zhe (the sound of zhe is narrow, the splitting animal is a zhe, and the pen edge is open).
2. Exquisite explanation of the eight methods of Yongzi
(1) The origin of the eight methods
The eight methods of Yongzi take the stipple writing method of Yongzi as an example to illustrate the use of pens and composition of regular script method. Its origins are as follows:
1. Cui Ziyu, Zhong Yao, Wang Xizhi said
Tang Zhang Huaijin's "Yutang Forbidden Classic": "The Eight Methods originated from the beginning of the Li character, and later Han Dynasty Cui Zi, who followed King Zhong of Yuli, taught him how to use the eight styles of calligraphy in Wanzi.
Li Puguang of the Yuan Dynasty wrote in "Xue'an Bafa·Bafa Jie": "In the past dynasties and below, calligraphers have mastered the wonderful writing techniques. Those who are famous in the world, such as Zhong Yao and Wang Xizhi of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and Ou of the Tang Dynasty ( Yangxun), Yu (Shinan), Liu (Gongquan), Yan (Zhenqing), each family also has a book, which is passed down. Unfortunately, it has been lost for a long time, and the original work does not exist, but Xi's "Yong" The Eight Methods of Characters, written in "Samadhi Song", are still popular in the world."
"Fa Shu Yuan": "Wang Yi Shao Gong Shu focused on the Eight Methods of 'Yong' in his fifteenth year, and used his Eight Methods. The power of the Dharma can penetrate everything."
Bao Shichen of the Qing Dynasty wrote in "Yi Zhou Shuang Ji· Shu Shu Xia": "The characters are gathered together to form a chapter, and the paintings are accumulated to form characters. Therefore, there are eight methods for painting. In the Tang and Han Dynasties, Fang Ming said that the eight methods originated from the beginning of Li characters. "It was passed down by Cui Ziyu, Li Zhong, Wang and Zhiyong Zen masters, and it is a summary of the ancient and modern calligraphy." It is also said: "The eight paintings of the character 'Yong' are used to prepare the eight skills." "
2. Zhiyong's theory
Song Chensi's "Shu Yuanjinghua": "The Sui Dynasty monk Zhiyong inspired his instructions and learned from Yu Mijian Shinan, and he taught it here. Sui Guangzhangyan"
3. Zhang Xu said
Song Zhu Changwen's "Mo Chi Pian" and "Zhang Xu Chuan Yong Zi Ba Fa" are the same as "Ode to Liu Ba Fa" and "Yan Lu Ba". Song of Dharma".
The "Samadhi of Calligraphy" in "The True Story of Calligraphy" by Feng Wu of the Qing Dynasty says: "Every study must have essentials, if the net is in the outline, it is orderly and orderly. The word 'Yong' is the outline of all words. Yes, if you know this, there are thousands of words.
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