Characteristics of Wang Xizhi's running script

Wang Xizhi is a famous writer and calligrapher in Chinese history. In calligraphy, he is called a book saint. Preface to Lanting is his masterpiece for the world to appreciate and study. In the Preface to the Lanting Pavilion, we can find that one of the characteristics of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy is the delicate brushwork at the turning point of every word. His brushwork does not have a strong sense of pause, but pays attention to translation and makes the pen tip rotate. This way of writing makes every word look smooth and gives people a sense of comfort.

Another major feature of Wang Xizhi is that he is meticulous in writing and meticulous in collecting pens. Especially in the stroke steering position. He used the method of twisting to draw horizontal folds, which is different from many other calligraphers. This also makes the glyphs depicted rich and diverse, and the villas are consistent.

Finally, another major feature of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy is its uniqueness in the layout of rules and regulations. From my observation, we can see that Wang Xizhi did not deliberately create a composition in the whole calligraphy, but pursued the same goal. There is no connection between words, but an independent individual. Some words are repeatedly smeared, but the whole painting and calligraphy has become a unique whole. This is also his uniqueness in composition.

Although Wang Xizhi's writing style is unique, it also contains very strong feelings. This also makes many of Wang Xizhi's works spread to the world. Between the lines, we can find Wang Xizhi's emotional changes and reveal his true feelings. This makes calligraphy works full of charm and emotion.