Regular script, as an important font in Chinese calligraphy, is known for its dignified, neat and beautiful characteristics. In the history of Chinese calligraphy, there are four outstanding calligraphers known as the "Four Masters of Regular Script", they are Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan, Ouyang Xun and Zhao Mengfu. Their works are not only exemplars of the art of calligraphy, but also treasures of Chinese culture.
To this day, the artistic charm of the four regular script schools still shines brightly. Their calligraphy style and creative ideas have provided valuable reference for the development of modern calligraphy art. This article will delve into the masterpieces of the four regular script schools and their artistic characteristics, and analyze their influence on modern calligraphy. Through the study of these works, we can better understand and inherit the essence of Chinese calligraphy and feel its unique artistic charm.
Yan Zhenqing. 
Yan Zhenqing was a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty, and his calligraphy works were magnificent, dignified and majestic. His representative work "Yan Qinli Monument" is a Shinto monument erected by Yan Zhenqing for his great-grandfather Yan Qinli. The font of this stele is dignified and open-minded, horizontal and vertical, hiding the head and protecting the tail, and the square and circle are used together, with a strong and strong momentum.
Liu Gongquan. 
Liu Gongquan was a calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty, and his calligraphy was known for its thinness, strength and rigorous structure. His representative work "Mysterious Tower Stele" was written by Liu Gongquan when he was sixty-four years old, its font is tight and steep, the muscles and bones are exposed, the dot painting is crisp and beautiful, the square is steep, and the square is round.
Ouyang Xun. 
Ouyang Xun was a calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty, and his calligraphy structure is rigorous and his pen is dangerous. Its representative work "Jiucheng Palace Liquan Ming" is one of Ouyang Xun's regular script masterpieces, this tablet calligraphy is high and luxurious, rich and straight, the font structure is stable and upright, sparse and proper, and is regarded as a model of regular script.
Zhao Mengfu. 
Zhao Mengfu was a calligrapher of the Yuan Dynasty, and his calligraphy was mellow and delicate, smooth and natural. Its representative work "Bil Tablet" is one of Zhao Mengfu's regular script masterpieces, this tablet calligraphy penmanship is charming, the knot is strict, and has high artistic value.
The representative works of the four Kaishu schools have their own characteristics, and their calligraphy styles and techniques have had a profound impact on later generations. These works not only reflect their artistic attainments, but also show the unique charm of Chinese regular script. In modern calligraphy, many calligraphers draw inspiration from the works of the four masters of regular script, inheriting and developing the artistic essence of regular script. At the same time, the works of the four regular script masters also provide us with valuable learning resources, which help us better understand and appreciate the breadth and profundity of the art of Chinese calligraphy.
The comprehensive influence of the four masters of regular script on modern calligraphy is multifaceted, and the following are some of the main influences:
1.Calligraphy aesthetics: The works of the four masters of regular script have different styles, or majestic, or rigorous, or graceful, or round, and their calligraphy aesthetic concepts have influenced the aesthetic standards of modern calligraphy. Modern calligraphers will draw on the style characteristics of the four major masters in their creation, and pursue the neatness, standardization and beauty of the font.
2.Calligraphy techniques: The regular script techniques of the four masters are exquisite, especially in the structure of strokes, pen methods and chapter layout. Modern calligraphers have continuously improved their handwriting skills by learning their techniques, enriching the expression of calligraphy.
3.Calligraphy education: The works of the four masters of regular script are widely used as calligraphy teaching materials, and their calligraphy concepts and techniques have become an important part of calligraphy education. In modern calligraphy education, learning the works of the four masters of regular script is the key to cultivating the foundation of calligraphy and improving the technique.
4.Cultural Inheritance: The works of the four masters of regular script represent the essence of traditional Chinese culture, and their artistic achievements and spiritual connotations inspire modern calligraphers to inherit and promote Chinese culture. By studying and appreciating the works of the Four Great Masters, modern calligraphers are able to better understand and pass on the historical and cultural value of Chinese calligraphy.
5.Inspiration for innovation: Although the styles of the four major regular script masters have their own characteristics, they have all innovated on the basis of tradition. This innovative spirit has an important enlightening effect on the development of modern calligraphy, encouraging calligraphers to have the courage to explore and innovate while inheriting the tradition, and promoting the continuous development of calligraphy art.
6.Artistic exchanges: The works of the four masters of regular script also have a certain influence in the world, building a bridge between Chinese calligraphy and world art. Modern calligraphers can disseminate the art of Chinese regular script through exchanges with the international art community, and enhance mutual understanding and appreciation between different cultures.
The influence of the four masters of regular script on modern calligraphy is far-reaching and extensive. Their works and artistic spirit have provided important reference and inspiration for the development of modern calligraphy, and promoted the inheritance and innovation of calligraphy art. At the same time, it has also made more people understand and love Chinese calligraphy, and has made important contributions to the spread and development of Chinese culture.