Calligraphy is a bright pearl in China's traditional culture, since ancient times, literati and ink writers have used pen, ink, paper and inkstone as a tool to place their inner emotions in a stroke of a stroke, conveying endless stories and wisdom. There are many touching stories behind these ever-changing calligraphy works, so let's explore the legends behind those calligraphy works.
Wang Xizhi's "Orchid Pavilion Preface" is known as "the first book in the world", and there is a beautiful and moving story hidden behind it. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Wang Xizhi and his friends gathered in Lanting, flowing and singing poems. In this relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, Wang Xizhi burst out of inspiration, splashed ink, and created the "Orchid Pavilion Preface" that has been passed down through the ages. This work not only shows Wang Xizhi's superb calligraphy skills, but also reflects his yearning for a better life and his cherishing of friendship.
Yan Zhenqing's "Manuscript for the Sacrifice of Nephews" is a work of grief and indignation. In the middle of the Tang Dynasty, the Anshi Rebellion broke out, and the Yan family was loyal and heroic against the enemy. Yan Zhenqing's nephew Yan Gaoqing was brutally killed in the war, and he wrote this "Manuscript for the Sacrifice of Nephews" with a heartbroken heart, full of sadness, anger and regret. This work is known as "the second line of calligraphy in the world", and it is also a representative work of Yan Zhenqing's calligraphy art.
Huaisu's "Autobiography" shows the charm of cursive writing. As a famous monk in the Tang Dynasty, Huaisu was obsessed with calligraphy, especially cursive. His "Self-Narrative Post" is like a flowing stream, completed in one go, and can be called the pinnacle of cursive writing. Behind the work, there is a story of Huaisu's diligent and diligent study. He once found an authentic cursive script in the ancient tomb, and in order to study it in depth, he actually cut meat to feed the eagle, grinded bricks to make ink, studied hard, and finally became a generation of cursive masters.
Mi Fu's "Shu Su Ti" is a confession. When Mi Fu was young, he fell in love with a woman named Shu Su, but failed to come together for various reasons. Mi Fu with endless thoughts, in the silk fabric presented by Shu Su splashed ink, created the famous "Shu Su Ti". The work is full of blood, pouring out Mi Fu's sincere feelings for Shu Su, known as "the third line of the world".
The stories behind the calligraphy works are not only the expression of the calligraphers' personal emotions, but also the interpretation of the philosophy of life. In their pursuit of the art of calligraphy, they poured sweat and wisdom into their careers, leaving us a valuable cultural heritage.
The touching stories behind the calligraphy works make us feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture. Let us continue to pass on and promote this vast and profound art, so that the charm of calligraphy can be passed on from generation to generation, and inspire more people to explore the stories behind those legends.
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