Wang Xizhi, the most outstanding calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, was born in Linyi, Langya, and was called "Wang Youjun". Wang Xizhi, one of the greatest calligraphers in the history of China, is famous for his natural style and rich spirit. His calligraphy work "Preface to Lanting" was recognized as "the best running script in the world" by calligraphers of all ages.
Preface to Lanting is one of Wang Xizhi's representative works. The full text is written in running script, which shows the author's profound calligraphy skills and unique artistic style. Wang Xizhi's calligraphy works not only have high artistic value, but also contain profound ideological connotation. His works are not only an artistic expression, but also a spiritual sustenance and emotional expression. This is one of the reasons why Wang Xizhi's calligraphy works can still leave a deep impression on people's hearts after thousands of years of history.
In a word, Wang Xizhi's calligraphy works are treasures in China's cultural treasure house, and his artistic achievements and ideological connotation deserve our in-depth study and appreciation.
Wang Xizhi's influence on later generations
Wang Xizhi's calligraphy has influenced bookstores from generation to generation. The establishment of Wang Xizhi's calligrapher status has its evolution process. Calligraphers in Taishigong period of Southern Song Dynasty said in the book list: "Han, Wei, Zhong (Yi) and Zhang (Zhi) were good at beauty, and the two kings were called English at the end of Jin Dynasty." The title of the Right Army was unparalleled at that time, and Wang Xianzhi was the highest-ranking person in calligraphy during the Song and Qi Dynasties.
The climax of studying Wang Xizhi for the first time in history was in Nanliang, and the second time was in Tang Dynasty. Emperor Taizong highly praised Wang Xizhi, not only widely collecting Wang Shu, but also personally writing praises for the biography of Wang Xizhi in the Book of Jin. Comparatively speaking, Emperor Taizong thought that the right army was "perfect" and "eager to pursue, this man is just the rest. What can I say?" Since then, Wang Xizhi's supreme position in the history of calligraphy has been established and consolidated.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Wang Xizhi's Calligraphy.