I. Preface to Lanting Collection
Preface to Lanting is a famous four-character regular script written by Wang Xizhi, a calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. With Lanting as the background, the work describes the wonderful time when scholars and writers gathered together to sing poems and paint. This work is known as "the best running script in the world" and is regarded as a standard by calligraphers, which has been passed down to this day.
Preface to Lanting Collection shows Wang Xizhi's outstanding talent in calligraphy techniques. The overall brush strokes are smooth and free, which has high artistic value. Structurally, the font is neat and standard, and the size is properly matched, which makes the work have rhythmic beauty. In addition, in the process of writing, Wang Xizhi put his feelings into it, making his lines full of life.
By appreciating the Preface to Lanting, we can appreciate the charm of Wang Xizhi's regular script and the elegant character of the literati in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. This work has had a far-reaching impact on the development of calligraphy in later generations and has been praised and studied by countless calligraphers.
Second, the Mid-Autumn Post
Mid-Autumn Post is a famous four-character regular script written by Su Shi, a calligrapher in the Northern Song Dynasty. The work expresses the author's joy for Mid-Autumn Festival and his thoughts for his loved ones. This work is known as one of the "three wonders of Mid-Autumn Festival" and has high historical and artistic value.
"Mid-Autumn Post" is dignified and dignified, and its strokes are concise and powerful. In the glyph structure, Su Shi arranged closely and made full use of space to make the whole work present a harmonious visual effect. In the process of writing, Su Shi showed his emotions incisively and vividly, making his works full of emotions and touching.
With the appreciation of Mid-Autumn Post, we can feel the unique style of Su Shi's regular script. At the same time, this work also shows Su Shi's talent in literature and calligraphy, leaving a valuable artistic wealth for future generations.
Third, "Huang Tingjian Regular Script"
Huang Tingjian's regular script is a four-character regular script calligraphy work created by Huang Tingjian, a calligrapher in the Southern Song Dynasty. Huang Tingjian is known as a "book sage", and his calligraphy works have high artistic value and historical status.
In Huang Tingjian's regular script, Huang Tingjian's fonts are dignified and beautiful, and his strokes are smooth and natural. His regular script has a rigorous structure, moderate size and strong aesthetic feeling. In the process of writing, Huang Tingjian pays special attention to the continuity and integrity of brush strokes, giving his works a rich sense of hierarchy and dynamic beauty.
By appreciating Huang Tingjian's regular script, we can learn Huang Tingjian's superb regular script skills. This work not only embodies the personality charm of Huang Tingjian's calligraphy, but also provides an example for later calligraphers.