Wang Xizhi

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Telecommunications
gptkbp:art_movement Chinese art
gptkbp:art_style Regular script
gptkbp:artistic_contribution Refinement of calligraphic styles
gptkbp:artistic_influence Calligraphy in Japan
gptkbp:artistic_legacy Calligraphy in Korea
gptkbp:artistic_philosophy Emphasis on spontaneity in art
gptkbp:artistic_technique Brushwork
gptkbp:artistic_vision Revered in Chinese culture
gptkbp:associated_artist Chinese traditional art
gptkbp:associated_with Chinese aesthetics
Literati culture
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Shanyin,_Zhejiang
gptkbp:born 303 AD
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Shanxi,_China
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Wang_Xianzhi
gptkbp:contribution Development of Chinese calligraphy
Standardization of calligraphy
gptkbp:cultural_contribution Symbol of scholarly achievement
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Part of Chinese cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact Significant in Chinese literature
Influence on East Asian calligraphy
Influence on Japanese calligraphy
Influence on Korean calligraphy
Influence on Vietnamese calligraphy
gptkbp:cultural_influence gptkb:Confucianism
gptkbp:cultural_significance Regarded as the Sage of Calligraphy
gptkbp:cultural_symbol Exemplar of Chinese aesthetics
gptkbp:died 361 AD
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Jiangsu,_China
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Eastern_Jin_Dynasty
gptkbp:era gptkb:Eastern_Jin_Dynasty
gptkbp:family gptkb:Wang_family_of_calligraphers
gptkbp:famous_event gptkb:Lanting_Gathering
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Lantingji_Preface
Expressive characters
Fluid brush strokes
Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Gathering
gptkbp:famous_quote " The beauty of writing lies in its fluidity."
" Calligraphy is a reflection of one's character."
" Calligraphy is the art of writing beautifully."
" Each stroke tells a story."
" Every character has its own spirit."
" Ink and paper are the soul of calligraphy."
" Practice makes perfect in calligraphy."
" The brush is an extension of the hand."
" The heart must be calm to write well."
" To write is to express oneself."
" The beauty of calligraphy lies in the brushwork."
gptkbp:famous_work gptkb:Lantingji_Xu
gptkbp:historical_figure Prominent figure in Chinese history
gptkbp:historical_period 3rd to 4th century
gptkbp:historical_significance Pioneer of cursive script
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wang Xizhi
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:influence_on gptkb:calligraphy
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:calligraphy
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:painting
gptkb:Chinese_literature
Chinese painting styles.
gptkbp:influenced_by Zhang Zhi
gptkbp:influenced_calligraphy East Asian calligraphy
gptkbp:inspiration Later calligraphers
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:Eastern_Jin_Dynasty
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Sancai_(Three_Colors)_style
gptkb:calligraphy
gptkbp:legacy Influence on East Asian calligraphy
Considered the Sage of Calligraphy
gptkbp:nationality Chinese
gptkbp:notable_achievement Mastery of various scripts
gptkbp:notable_for Fluid and expressive calligraphy
gptkbp:notable_students gptkb:Yu_Shinan
gptkb:Wang_Xianzhi
gptkb:Zhang_Xu
gptkb:Ouyang_Xun
Li Yong
gptkbp:philosophy gptkb:Daoism
gptkbp:portrait gptkb:Traditional_Chinese_painting
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Lanting_Gathering
gptkbp:style Cursive script
Regular script
Running script
Semi-cursive script
gptkbp:tradition Chinese calligraphic tradition
gptkbp:writings gptkb:Classical_Chinese_literature
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Emperor_Huizong
gptkb:Luoyang
gptkb:Northern_Wei_dynasty
gptkb:Zhang_Xu
gptkb:Yinchuan,_China
gptkb:The_Preface_to_the_Poems_Composed_at_the_Orchid_Pavilion
gptkb:Six_Dynasties_period
gptkb:Wang_Yizhi
gptkb:Six_Dynasties
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6