Wang Xizhi, whose real name is Shao Yi, was born in Linyi (now Linyi, Shandong) and later moved to Yin Shan (now Shaoxing, Zhejiang). He was a great calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and was revered as a calligrapher by later generations.
Wang Xizhi's calligraphy works are very rich. Besides Preface to Lanting Collection, there are other famous calligraphy works, such as Guan Nu Tie, Seventeen Tie, Two Xie Tie, Orange Tie, menstruation Tie, Quick Snow Clear Tie, Le Yi Lun and Huang Ting Jing. The main characteristics of his calligraphy are peace and naturalness, gentle and subtle brushwork, graceful and graceful.
Wang Xianzhi, a Chinese character, was born in Yinshan Huiji (now Shaoxing, Zhejiang). Official to the secretariat, so the world is called Daling, and he is the seventh son of Wu Menwang Xizhi. I studied with his father when I was young, and then I followed Zhang Zhi's method. I didn't have an innovative method. I created my own style, which was as famous as my father and was called "Two Kings".
His calligraphy is characterized by fine calligraphy, calligraphy, cursive script and official script, especially cursive script. His regular script is represented by the thirteen acts of Luo Shenfu, and his running script is duck head pill iron. Cursive masterpiece Mid-Autumn Post.
The influence of "two kings"
The calligraphy of the "two kings" occupies an important position in the whole history of calligraphy, with great influence and clear context. In the eyes of the general public, they also seem to be synonymous with calligraphy.
At present, in the calligraphy field, no matter the national exhibitions, colleges and universities, the vast number of calligraphy lovers, or even professional calligraphers, they are slim and graceful. The two kings have always been the focus of discussion or the object of learning, and they are the Everest of calligraphy.
In today's highly developed science and technology society, it is a good thing and a double-edged sword to advocate the culture of big countries, revitalize traditional arts, and adopt the "two kings" of Buddhism for calligraphy.