Calligraphy is the quintessence of the Chinese nation and a wonderful flower of traditional culture. Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties is the most important period in the history of calligraphy. During this period, China's calligraphy has undergone historic changes, and Zhong You changed official script into regular script. Moreover, there were a lot of inscriptions and stone carvings in this period, and different styles of calligraphy appeared in various ethnic groups, until various styles of calligraphy continued to merge and formed a new calligraphy style. At the same time, many famous calligraphers appeared in this period, which laid the foundation for the further development of calligraphy. Wang Xizhi lives in this era, so we must mention Wang Xizhi when we talk about calligraphy.
In the history of China's calligraphy, there is an article recognized by calligraphers in past dynasties as chinese odyssey? The best running script in the world? This is Preface to Lanting Collection. The original Preface to Lanting Collection has disappeared. There are three existing famous manuscripts: Shinan, Chu Suiliang and Feng Chengsu, among which Feng Chengsu is the closest to the original Lanting. Preface to Lanting is not only a well-known and beautiful prose, but also its calligraphy is vigorous and elegant, unconventional and unique. For thousands of years, it has become a classic model for calligraphers to imitate with their hearts and hands. Wang Xizhi's greatest achievement is to increase and damage the ancient method and turn the simple calligraphy style of Han and Wei dynasties into exquisite and beautiful calligraphy style. In a word, the introduction of Chinese character writing from practicality to the realm of paying attention to techniques and tastes is the awakening of calligraphy art, which indicates that calligraphers not only discover the beauty of calligraphy, but also can show it. Preface to Lanting shows the highest realm of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy art, and the author's bearing, spirit, mind and feelings are fully displayed in this work. What did the ancients call Wang Xizhi's cursive script? The breeze comes out of the sleeve and goes into your arms next month? This is a wonderful metaphor. Wang Xizhi is good at regular script, running script and cursive script. On the basis of the simple and clumsy book style in Han and Wei Dynasties, he learned from others and created a beautiful and elegant new book style.
Praise Wang Xizhi
Preface to Lanting is considered as a masterpiece of China's calligraphy at its peak. 1000 years, it has become the object of copying and worship by many calligraphers. The first time in history to learn Wang Xizhi's * * * was in Nanliang, and the second time was in the Tang Dynasty. What the emperor likes will be effective. Emperor Taizong highly praised Wang Xizhi. By comparing many famous calligraphers, Emperor Taizong thought that Wang Xizhi's calligraphy? Perfect? Since then, Wang Xizhi's supreme position in the history of calligraphy has been established and consolidated. Not only the calligraphers of later generations were greatly influenced by Wang Xizhi, but also the emperors of later generations praised Wang Xizhi. Song Taizong, Gao Zong and Xiao Zong also respected Wang Xizhi very much. However, at this time, after the war and the abrasion of time, there are few original works of Wang Xizhi left. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, he still inherited the legacy of Wang Xizhi's praise. For example, Ming Chengzu, Ming Renzong, Kangxi and Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty all regarded Wang Xizhi's works as treasures. Although China praised Wang Xizhi's behavior in the history of books? Book saint? But he is not regarded as a solidified icon, but only as a creation of calligraphy in China culture? Perfect? A symbol of. Things are always developing and progressing. Has Wang Xizhi reached his time? Perfect? The peak of this? Icon? It is bound to summon the latecomers to climb the new height of calligraphy in their respective times.
Legend "Preface to Lanting"
Emperor Taizong still stayed? Outwit? The story of Lanting preface. Preface to Lanting is the pinnacle of Wang Xizhi's life. What is it called? The best running script in the world? Even Wang Xizhi himself thinks that the Preface to the Lanting Pavilion has been achieved? Can only imitate but not surpass? Realm, so I specifically told future generations to do? Family heirloom? Quietly treasured. Later, the original work of Preface to the Orchid Pavilion reached Wang Xizhi's seventh grandson, who became a monk and was known as a wise and brave monk, and was also one of the top ten calligraphers in China history. Since the wise monk had no children, he passed the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion to his disciples. However, Preface to Lanting is not in the Jianghu, but its legends are everywhere in the Jianghu. As a huge fan of Wang Xizhi, Emperor Taizong certainly always yearned for it. He ordered Cai Bian to ask for the Preface to Lanting three times, and even threatened to kill him, but Cai Bian insisted that he had never seen the Preface to Lanting! Taizong was helpless and sleepless. Therefore, Wei Zhi, the prime minister, recommended Xiao Yi, the supervisor of Taizong, saying that he was resourceful, perhaps? Outwit? Preface to Lanting Collection. Xiao Yi loves the art of calligraphy? Scholar? Identity and discernment met and gradually conquered him with personal charm. One day, little Bai? Treasure it yourself? Cai Bian and I shared some poor original works of Wang Xizhi, and he was very moved. Of course, I can't help showing off my own. Top grade? Let friends open their eyes. This is the legendary Preface to Lanting. Xiao Yi saw the original Preface to Lanting, argued and stole it, and then exposed his identity to Emperor Taizong? Requisition letter? . I was very sad after I lost my original work. I soon became depressed and sick, and died within a year. Emperor Taizong was so happy that he couldn't sleep for several days after he got the Preface to Lanting, and he took out the products from time to time. Until his death, he called Prince Li Zhi to the bed and told him repeatedly that he must put these things he loved? Wang Xizhi? Buried with him in Zhaoling, especially Preface to Lanting, let these calligraphy accompany him all the time.
Since Oracle Bone Inscriptions, Chinese characters have experienced more than 3,000 years of wind and rain, and formed a variety of calligraphy styles, such as cursive script, official script, seal script, running script and regular script. China's calligraphy art has experienced the simplicity of Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the glory of Qin and Han Dynasties, the charm of Wei and Jin Dynasties, the prosperity of Sui and Tang Dynasties, the spirit of Song and Yuan Dynasties, the prosperity of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the grandeur of modern times. It is not only the cultural treasure of the Chinese nation, but also shines in the world cultural treasure house. Let us feel the charm of calligraphy, understand China's calligraphy, and love China's calligraphy art more, so that it has a long history and is profound.
About the author: Si Yuhong, a senior middle school teacher in Xuzhuang Town, jizhou city City, Hebei Province, has been engaged in the comprehensive teaching of liberal arts for many years and served as the leader of the teaching and research group of politics and history. Many papers were published in journals above the provincial level and won prizes. Get? Jizhou city famous teacher? Jizhou city sanyou pacesetter? And other honorary titles.
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Yan Fengxin, a middle school teacher in Xuzhuang Town, jizhou city, Hebei Province, has been engaged in comprehensive liberal arts teaching for many years. Published many papers in periodicals and newspapers and won awards? Excellent teachers in jizhou city? Honorary title, awarded by * * * for many times.