Wang Xizhi
Chinese politician and calligrapher (303–361) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wang Xizhi ([wǎŋ ɕí.ʈʂɻ̩́]; Chinese: 王羲之; AD 303–361) was a Chinese politician and writer from the Jin dynasty (266–420) known for his mastery of Chinese calligraphy. Wang is often regarded as the greatest calligrapher in Chinese history. He was a master of all forms of Chinese calligraphy, especially the running script.[1] Emperor Taizong of Tang admired his works so much that Wang's work, the Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion (or Lantingji Xu) was said to be buried with the emperor in his mausoleum.
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Born | 303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 361 (aged 57–58) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation(s) | Calligrapher, politician, writer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable work | Preface to the Collection of Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Children | 8 children, including Wang Xianzhi and Wang Huizhi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Relatives | Wang Dao (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chinese | 王羲之 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yishao | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chinese | 逸少 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wang's artistic talent continues to be held in high esteem in China, and he remains an influential figure in East Asian calligraphy, particularly Japanese calligraphy.