Preface to Lanting is a preface written by Wang Xizhi for some scholars on the third day of March in the ninth year of Yonghe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (AD 353). The full text consists of 28 lines and 324 words. The article is fresh and beautiful, and the calligraphy is vigorous and elegant. Later generations commented that "the font of the right army has changed. Its heroic spirit is natural, so it is considered to be a model from ancient times to the present, and it is known as "the best running script in the world". For thousands of years, it has become a classic model for calligraphers to copy their hearts and pursue their hands.
Preface to Lanting shows the highest realm of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy art, and the author's tolerance, mind and feelings are fully expressed in this work. The ancients said that Wang Xizhi's cursive script is like "the breeze comes out of the sleeve and the next month comes into my arms", which is a wonderful metaphor.
The full text of Lanting Preface