Wang Xizhi's masterpiece "Preface to Lanting" is called "the best running script in the world", and it is also the masterpiece of China's calligraphy. Its appearance marks the complete maturity of running script and has a high historical position in the history of calligraphy. Calligraphers of all ages regarded it as the supreme and regarded it as a model of copying and learning. In addition to superb calligraphy art, the writing content of Preface to Lanting is also very exquisite.
The artistic features of Preface to Lanting are as follows:
First, the pen is exquisite and delicate. Preface to Lanting starts with volley, but ends with a light pen, which is crisp and neat. The strokes between strokes are centered, which is suitable for illness. Swim with round strength and clear bones, mainly with sidestroke and backhand. The palace has a beautiful rhythm, giving people a vivid, active and beautiful feeling.
Second, stippling is charming. "Preface to the Lanting Pavilion" has various types of stippling, beautiful lines and changeable brushstrokes. Beautiful and powerful strokes, hidden and good use, both powerful and attractive; Its forms are pitching, jerking, retreating, ups and downs, propping up, escaping and so on, which can be described as varied and interesting.
Third, the structure is elegant and changeable. Preface to Lanting expresses rich and elegant calligraphy art through the changes of reality and reality, the openness of the platform, the similarity of truth and truth, and the combination of rigidity and softness. Its structure is rarely the same, for example, the word "zhi" appears many times in the text, but each has its own characteristics.
Fourth, the composition layout is harmonious and natural. The preface to Lanting swings from side to side in the vertical line; The distance between the vertical line and the vertical line is different, which is smooth and natural. From the perspective of the horizontal line, it can look around, avoid the heavy, and be harmonious and natural. The technique of Preface to Lanting has reached an impeccable level.