1, Wang Xizhi was born in Huiji (now Shaoxing, Zhejiang). He loved calligraphy since he was a child and studied under many calligraphy masters. His calligraphy style is beautiful and vigorous, combining rigidity with softness, and he is known as the "book saint". Wang Xizhi's calligraphy works have a very high position in the history of China's calligraphy, and his masterpiece Preface to Lanting is even more praised as "the best calligraphy in the world".
2. In addition to his outstanding achievements in the field of calligraphy, Wang Xizhi is also a writer, politician and strategist. He has a prominent position in the officialdom and occupies an important position. His literary attainments are also profound, and his poetry works have been passed down through the ages.
Although Wang Xizhi's name is simple, its pronunciation is easily misunderstood. Some people may misunderstand "Xi" as "Xi" or "Xi", which is not correct. The correct pronunciation is "xρ", and it is necessary to pay attention to the coordination of tongue and lips when pronouncing, so as to pronounce it accurately.
Besides the pronunciation of the name, there are some common misunderstandings and rumors about Wang Xizhi. For example, some people may confuse Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi and think that they are the same person, but in fact they are two different calligraphers. In addition, there are many theories about Wang Xizhi's death, but there is no conclusive evidence to prove which one is correct.
Wang Xizhi is known as the "saint of calligraphy" and is unique in calligraphy art, especially in running script and cursive script. Its calligraphy features mainly include:
1, the lines are mainly convex, and the pen is delicate. Wang Xizhi's pen is very delicate, with light strokes and smooth lines. His brushstrokes are mostly before the beginning and after the end, with beautiful lines, showing a soft, subtle and fresh style.
2. The structure is changeable. The structure of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy is changeable, and the font is flat or square, big or small, long or short, thick or thin, which breaks the traditional balance and symmetry, emphasizes dynamics and changes more.
3. The strokes are ups and downs. Wang Xizhi's brush strokes are ups and downs, showing an emotional fluctuation and a leap in thought. His brushstrokes are thick or thin, fast or slow, light or heavy, forming a vivid sense of rhythm.
4. Pay attention to emotional expression. Wang Xizhi's calligraphy pays attention to the expression of emotion, and his strokes and structure are closely related to his inner feelings. His works are not only an artistic expression, but also a true portrayal of his inner world.
5. achieve mastery through a comprehensive study Wang Xizhi's calligraphy combines various artistic elements, including poems and paintings. His works are not only a kind of written expression, but also a comprehensive embodiment of art.
6. It is closely related to the demeanor of celebrities in Wei and Jin Dynasties. The combination of Wang Xizhi's cursive script and running script improves the cursive script and makes the relationship between words more thorough. The characteristics of his calligraphy are closely related to Wang Xizhi's own demeanor as a famous person in Wei and Jin Dynasties.