What are the eight methods of Ou Yangxun, a great calligrapher in Tang Dynasty?

In Ou Yangxun's view, it should be as powerful and imposing as a stone falling from the sky; The cross hangs on the horizon like a crescent moon with clear lines; Like a cloud thousands of miles away, it gives people a sense of grandeur; Vertical should be as straight as a vine that has died for thousands of years; Fold when folding vertically, and use a pen to be crisp and neat; Fold it, you must have that kind of shock; The image is the appearance of rhinoceros horn; You have to write a long pen.

Of course, in addition to what needs to be practiced in these skills, Ou Yangxun also talked about the mentality of practicing calligraphy. Before writing, he should calm his mind, and it is best to achieve a state of "inaction" in which body and mind are integrated. When writing, his attention should be highly concentrated, not only to create artistic conception, but also to detach his thoughts from the world. In this state, holding the pen by hanging the wrist, the wrist and elbow are in a straight line, of course, holding the pen steadily, and then holding the pen with your fingers is a hollow fist palm.

Vent all kinds of emotions before writing, pay attention to the structure of font and style at the same time, and pursue the artistic conception of the whole font with my pen; When choosing ink, don't choose too light ink, which is easy to hurt your eyes, and don't use thick ink. Thick ink is sticky, which will cause the pen tip to operate smoothly.

People who like calligraphy, or more specifically, people who like regular script, must have heard of such a person. He is good at regular script inscriptions, and he can see more than a dozen works so far. Although only four kinds have been identified as authentic by experts, they are enough for many of us to learn for a long time.

Many of Ou Yangxun's works have been handed down from generation to generation, such as The Inscription of Liquan in Jiucheng Palace, which was written by Wei Zhi and then written in regular script. At that time, Ou Yangxun was seventy-six years old, but his brushwork was still neat, and his calligraphy attainments were evident. Known as the "ultimate rule of regular script", the inscription of Li Quan in Jiucheng Palace has always been deeply loved by calligraphy lovers.

In addition, there are thirty-six strategies, eight strategies, Yugong monument, Huangfushengchen monument, Huadu temple pagoda inscription and other works in regular script, and the Buddhist classic Heart Sutra written in small letters. Running script works are most famous for Tie and Hans Zhang Tie.

Li Shu's works include the Monument to the Governor of Xuzhou in Tang Dynasty, which was written in Zhenguan period and inscribed by Li Bai's Medicine Institute. Ou Yangxun's official script is rarely handed down from generation to generation, but this inscription is rigorous in brushwork and vigorous in momentum, which is quite a legacy of the Six Dynasties.