Wang Xizhi
Wang Xizhi ([wǎŋ ɕí.ʈʂɻ̩́]; Chinese: 王羲之; 303 AD–361 AD) was a Chinese politician and writer from the Jin dynasty (266–420) who is 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. 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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王羲之 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Painting of Wang Xizhi by Qian Xuan (1235–1305 AD) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 7 sons, including Wang Xianzhi & 1 daughter (Wang Mengjiang) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Wang Dao (uncle) Wang Qia (younger male cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chinese | 王羲之 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Chinese | 逸少 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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His artistic talent continues to be held in high esteem in modern China, and remains an influential figure in East Asian calligraphy, particularly Japanese calligraphy.
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