Preface to the Collection of Kings is one of the important inscriptions in the history of Chinese calligraphy and an important carrier of Buddhist culture in the Tang Dynasty. Written by Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong, and written by Huairen, a monk in Hongfu Temple, in calligraphy by Wang Xizhi. The whole monument is more than 1,800 words, which took 24 years to complete, and it is a masterpiece of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy art.
The Historical Background of the Preface to Set the King's Holy Teaching
During the Tang Dynasty, Buddhist culture prevailed, and Emperor Taizong and Li Shimin also advocated Buddhism. In order to promote Buddhism, he ordered the compilation of Preface to Kings. The purpose of the inscription is to publicize Buddhist teachings and to show the essence of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy art.
The Artistic Value of Preface to the Sacred Education of the King of Qi
The calligraphy art value of the preface to the holy teachings of Ji Wang is extremely high. It not only embodies the essence of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy art, but also embodies the cultural atmosphere and aesthetic concept of the Tang Dynasty. In the form of calligraphy, it inherited the tradition of the calligraphy of the "two kings" in Wei and Jin Dynasties, and at the same time made some innovations. Its glyph is changeable and its strokes are smooth, which has strong artistic appeal and visual impact.
In addition, The Preface to Wang Shengxun also retains the original style of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy, which has important reference value for the study of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy art.
The influence of preface to Wang Shengjiao's collection on later generations
The preface to the sacred teachings of the King of Qi has a far-reaching influence on later generations. Firstly, it provided valuable information for future generations to study Wang Xizhi's calligraphy art, and secondly, the inscriptions were widely circulated in the Tang Dynasty, which greatly promoted the development of calligraphy art at that time. Finally, it provided a model for later calligraphers to learn from and draw lessons from, which had a far-reaching impact on the development of China's calligraphy art.
The Inheritance and Protection of Preface to King's Sacred Education
As a classic in the history of calligraphy in China, The Preface to the Imperial Decree of the King of Gathering has gone through thousands of vicissitudes and has been passed down to this day. In order to protect this precious cultural heritage, successive governments and all walks of life have taken many measures. First, the government set up a special protection agency to repair and maintain the inscriptions. Secondly, scholars and artists have also carried out some research work to dig deep into its cultural connotation and artistic value.