The first thing that needs to be corrected is that I have never heard of the term "the best running script in the world", but there are still some "the best running scripts in the world". The best running script in the world refers to an article written by Wang Xizhi, the sage of calligraphy during the Jin Dynasty, when he and his friends met at the Orchid Pavilion in Shanyin, Kuaiji. This article is actually a narrative article, describing the activities between Wang Xizhi and his friends during this banquet, and showing the romance and elegance between Wang Xizhi and his friends at that time. This article was also highly praised in history, especially by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty who pushed it to the extreme.
The full text of the article "Lanting Preface" consists of 28 lines and 324 words. The reason why "Lanting Preface" is called the best running script in the world is not only because of its content, but also the most important thing is the characteristics of its font. It can be said that the entire "Lanting Collection Preface" looks very elegant. , the font is exquisite, every stroke is like a dance, as if there is help from heaven and man. Therefore, "Lanting Preface" has always been regarded as the best work in the calligraphy world. Throughout the ages, there have been many people who have described "Lanting Preface", but many of them only have its form but not its spirit.
The location of the original "Lanting Preface" has something to do with Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. It is said that Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty loved Wang Xizhi's calligraphy very much, especially the "Lanting Preface" and couldn't put it down. During his lifetime, he copied the "Lanting Preface" over and over again. When he was happy, he gave his copy of the "Lanting Preface" to his ministers. After his death, according to his last wish, the original copy of "Lanting Preface" was buried with him in his tomb.
People’s evaluation of "Lanting Preface" is that the calligraphy in "Lanting Preface" conforms to the most basic aesthetics of traditional calligraphy. The advantages of "Lanting Preface" are not only reflected in the aspect of calligraphy, but also from the perspective of literary creation and calligraphy. From the content point of view, "Lanting Preface" not only expresses the author's happiness when he meets his friends, but also expresses his sense of loss with his friends over the rapid passage of beautiful scenery, as well as his lament that life is short. , the writing is full of a blend of emotions and situations.