Eight-character couplet calligraphy regular script European style

European style, that is, Ou Yangxun's calligraphy style, is the epitome of regular script in Tang Dynasty. Born in the first year of Emperor Yongding of the Southern Dynasties (557), he died in the fifteenth year of Zhenguan of Emperor Taizong (64 1). He was born in Linxiang (now Hunan) in Tanzhou. Known for regular script and running script. As the largest official calligrapher in the history of calligraphy, his handwriting is called "European style", which is as famous as Yan (Zhenqing), Liu (Gongquan) and Zhao ().

European style is characterized by contractions and palace opening. Fiona Fang is practical and square, with a strong sense of stippling and cohesive brushwork. It is steep and rigorous. Keep the side stable, compact and sparse.