Introductions and stories about ancient calligraphers include: Wang Xizhi’s inscriptions on bamboo fans, Huai Su’s calligraphy for geese, Wang Xianzhi’s painstaking study of calligraphy as a meal, Wang Xizhi’s grave digging to steal art, Zhong Shaojing’s accidental creation of Feibai, etc.
1. Wang Xizhi's bamboo fan inscriptions
Wang Xizhi is known as the "Sage of Calligraphy", and the story of his bamboo fan inscriptions is widely circulated. It is said that one day, Wang Xizhi saw an old woman selling hexagonal bamboo fans in the market, but there were only few buyers. When Wang Xizhi saw this, he felt pity and wrote an inscription on each fan. As a result, the price of the fans immediately increased and they were all sold out within a few days.
2. Huaisu's calligraphy was changed to a goose
Huaisu is famous for his cursive script, and the story of his calligraphy being changed to a goose is well known. It is said that Huaisu liked white geese very much. One of his friends knew about his hobby and gave him a white goose. In order to thank his friend, Huaisu wrote a volume of "The Thousand Character Essay" in his best cursive writing in exchange for the white goose.
3. Wang Xianzhi studied calligraphy with great concentration
Wang Xianzhi is the son of Wang Xizhi and an outstanding calligrapher. The story of him studying Mo Dangfan with great concentration reflects his diligence and perseverance. It is said that when Wang Xianzhi was practicing calligraphy, he used ink as food, practiced hard every day, and finally became a great calligrapher.
4. Wang Xizhi dug up graves to steal art
Wang Xizhi was Wang Xianzhi’s father and an outstanding calligrapher. The story of digging graves to steal art shows his pursuit and persistence in calligraphy. It is said that in order to learn the essence of calligraphy from his predecessors, Wang Xizhi did not hesitate to dig up ancient tombs and steal the calligraphy works of his predecessors for copying and learning.
5. Zhong Shaojing accidentally created Feibai
Zhong Shaojing was a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. The story of Zhong Shaojing’s accidental creation of Feibai reflects his innovative spirit. It is said that when Zhong Shaojing was creating calligraphy, he accidentally created a calligraphy technique called "Fei Bai", which made the calligraphy works more artistic and visually impactful.
The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Wang Xizhi Baidu Encyclopedia-Wang Xianzhi