What was Wang Xizhi's representative work? What was he called?
Wang Xizhi (303 - 361) was a calligrapher, painter, and writer in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He was known as the "genius" and "calligraphy saint" in the history of Chinese calligraphy. Wang Xizhi's representative work was the Preface to Lanting Collection, which was a classic work that combined Wang Xizhi's thoughts and artistic talent. This preface depicted the scene of Wang Xizhi and his friend Lanting meeting, expressing the author's homesickness and understanding of life. It was hailed as a classic in the history of Chinese calligraphy and one of the important heritages of Chinese culture. Wang Xizhi was known as the "Sage of Calligraphy" because of his outstanding artistic achievements and noble personality charm. He was one of the most representative figures in the history of Chinese calligraphy.