Wang Xizhi is a famous calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and he is known as the "sage of calligraphy". His Preface to Lanting is known as the best running script in the world. Wang Xianzhi and his father, Wang Xizhi, are both called "two kings" in the history of calligraphy and known as "little saints".
Mo Bao in Wang Xianzhi is represented by duck head pill tie and Mid-Autumn Festival tie, especially Mid-Autumn Festival tie. His father's "Quick Snow Clear Post" and Wang Xun's "Yuan Bo Post" were included in the three Xi posts by Emperor Qianlong, which were regarded as "national treasures" and represented Copybook for calligraphy, the highest level of calligraphy art in China.
Comparison between Wang Xizhi's and Wang Xianzhi's Calligraphy
Compared with Wang Xizhi's calligraphy, Sun's opinion is that the father is not as good as the son. From technology to ethics, they all favor Wang Xizhi. But Jia Qiang thinks that Sun's statement is not perfect. Being called "Two Kings" by later generations and his father shows that Wang Xianzhi is unique. As we often say, "Four Masters in Regular Script", "Song Sijia" and "Four Masters in Early Tang Dynasty" can all be evaluated by future generations in parallel. How can we do without a writing brush?
Although Wang Xizhi's Preface to Lanting has won the reputation of the best running script in the world, it is not as hearty and bold as Wang Xianzhi in cursive script. Most of Wang Xizhi's running script works are handed down from generation to generation, even the cursive script works are basically in the cursive script stage, and there is no continuous cursive script works like Zhang Zhi. However, his son Wang Xianzhi broke through the barriers of Cao Zhang and dared to break through and innovate. His works are full of freehand brushwork and refreshing.