Wang Xizhi was a famous calligrapher in ancient China, and his masterpiece Preface to Lanting was regarded as a classic in the history of calligraphy in China. This work was created by him in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, aiming at recording an elegant experience of his meeting with literati in Lanting, and writing on this theme.
Preface to Lanting Collection shows Wang Xizhi's high artistic attainments and unique artistic style. It is regarded as the pinnacle of China's calligraphy, and it also represents the aesthetic concept and spiritual connotation in China culture.
In this work, Wang Xizhi writes in cursive script, and his pen is free, open-minded and clever, with exquisite overall layout and structure. The strokes of each word are smooth and changeable, showing a unique rhythmic beauty. The elegant and vivid calligraphy works seem to reproduce the scene of Lanting Elegant Collection at that time, and show the literati's lofty sentiments and ink fragrance to the fullest.
In addition, Wang Xizhi's understanding and experience of nature, life and humanity are also behind his works. Through the description of natural scenery, he touched the philosophy of life, expressed the emotion and aesthetic concept of Confucian culture, and embodied the aesthetic standard of "vivid charm" in China traditional culture.
Preface to Lanting Collection occupies an important position in the history of calligraphy and culture in China. It is not only a calligraphy work, but also one of the important representatives of China traditional culture. Wang Xizhi's artistic conception of brushwork, as well as his pursuit and exploration of calligraphy art, have had a far-reaching influence and inspiration on later calligraphers and become a model for later learning and research.
Wang Xizhi's Preface to Lanting fully shows his exquisite and profound attainments in calligraphy. His works have become a model for the development of calligraphy in later generations with their extraordinary artistic achievements and superb skills. This work occupies a very important position in the history of calligraphy in China and has a far-reaching influence on later calligraphers. It not only has a very high position in calligraphy, but also its connotation and artistic value are widely praised and respected.