An extremely rare copy of a work by fourth century Chinese calligraphy legend Wang Xizhi has been unearthed in Japan, the first such discovery in four decades, Tokyo National Museum said Tuesday. No original works survive, despite their having been treasured by Chinese emperors throughout history for their contribution to the development of the delicate art form. However, Wang's innovative style was so influential that Chinese courts created precise replicas of his writings more than a … [Read more...]
Wang Xizhi and Kukai of a new era
From September 4th - 9th 2012, in the Ginza district of Tokyo, a mecca for Japanese fine arts, young calligraphers (in their twenties and thirties) possessing a deep passion for calligraphy were the focus of an exhibition titled “A Small Exhibition for Young Calligraphers.” The exhibition was held with the hope of nurturing a younger generation of calligraphers in the tradition of Wang Xizhi (王羲之) and Kukai (空海). According to a representative from LiNCS Corporation, sponsor of the … [Read more...]
I maghi dell’inchiostro: 王羲之 (Wang Xizhi, 303 – 361). Parte II
Chi di voi ha letto la prima parte di questo articolo sa già che Wang Xizhi (王羲之, Wang Xizhi, 303–361) era davvero un personaggio. Molti sono gli aneddoti divertenti su di lui, sulla sua vita ed i suoi familiari, in particolare su suo figlio Wáng Xiànzhī (王献之, 344 – 386) di cui si parlerà presto in un altro articolo. Ho scelto alcuni degli aneddoti più conosciuti e li condividerò con voi in questo articolo a lui dedicato. Wang Xizhi, come molti calligrafi, era spesso sbadato e quando si … [Read more...]
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