There were many versions of the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion, including Wang Xizhi's original work, Feng Chengsu's copy, Zhao Mengfu's copy, etc. Wang Xizhi's Preface to the Orchid Pavilion was regarded as a model for running script by later generations. Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, once ordered Chu Suiliang, Ouyang Xun, Feng Chengsu and other calligraphers to copy several copies and give them to his subjects. In addition, Feng Chengsu and Zhao Mengfu also had their own copies. For beginners, they could choose Feng Chengsu's copy to practice. In addition, there were some copybooks and practice methods for reference, such as practice magnified version, using color printing version, tracing red copybooks, etc. In short, the selection of the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion calligraphy copybook should be decided according to personal preferences and learning needs.
Preface to the Orchid Pavilion was one of Wang Xizhi's masterpieces and was known as the world's first semi-cursive script. This work had a fresh and simple style, and the sentence patterns were rich in changes, reflecting Wang Xizhi's active outlook on life. His calligraphy was both hard and soft, and the lines were flexible. It had a contrasting beauty, which could show his transcendence and gentle inner charm. The Preface to the Orchid Pavilion was exquisitely written, and the stippling was like a dance. It was regarded as the best in the calligraphy world. Although it was not as good as Wang Xizhi's cursive calligraphy, as an elegant, elegant and unrestrained style of the era, no one could surpass or accompany it.
The calligraphy of the Preface to King Teng's Pavilion was not in the search results.
We can conclude that Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" has been lost. The "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" that we see now is a copy copied by later generations. The Tang Dynasty calligrapher Feng Chengsu's copy of the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion was praised as the version closest to the authentic work of the Orchid Pavilion. In addition, Chu Suiliang's original work, Preface to the Orchid Pavilion, was also preserved and is now hidden in the Lanqian Mountain Museum in Taiwan Province. There was currently no exact information about the auction price of the original Preface to the Orchid Pavilion.
There were many kinds of calligraphy copybooks for the Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng. For example, Wen Zhengming of the Ming Dynasty wrote the Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng in semi-cursive script. The cursive lines were mixed and formed into a whole piece. The strokes were refreshing and sharp, and the calligraphy was smooth and smooth. In the history of calligraphy, it could be regarded as the eleventh semi-cursive script in the world, which was not inferior to Wang Xizhi's Preface to the Orchid Pavilion. There was also Liu Bingsen's regular script Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng. In addition, there was Zhang Qingtao's calligraphy copybook for Wang Bo's Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng. The novel "Song of Everlasting Sorrow: Morning and Evening" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
We can conclude that the calligraphy works of the Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng include Tian Yingzhang's regular script Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng, Wen Zhengming's running script Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng in Suzhou Museum, Zhu Yunming's cursive script Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng and Poetry, Fang Aisheng's calligraphy works of Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng, Wen Zhengming's Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng/Complete Collection of Calligraphy, etc.
The calligraphy works of the Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng included Tian Yingzhang's regular script Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng, Wang Bo's official script Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng, Zhu Yunming's cursive script Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng and Poetry, Wen Zhengming's cursive script Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng, and Gao Wei's regular script Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng.
The calligraphy works of the Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng included Wen Zhengming's cursive calligraphy and Zhu Yunming's cursive calligraphy. Among them, Wen Zhengming's cursive calligraphy works were collected in the Suzhou Museum, while Zhu Yunming's cursive calligraphy works showed his calligraphy attainments and style. In addition, Tian Yingzhang's regular script work, Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng, was also a famous calligraphy work. As for the other calligraphy works, there was no mention of them in the given search results.
The Moon Pavilion was a building in Suzhou. It was also the three characters written by Song Richang, the chairman of the Shanghai Calligraphy Association. The architectural style of the Moon Obtaining Pavilion was simple and elegant. There was a flying dragon on both sides of the building. With the lace eaves on the back of the cloud pattern, it was exquisite and free, harmonious and handsome. There was a half-pavilion built on the front wall, and a pair of five-colored kylin hung upside down from the eaves of the half-pavilion. The Moon Pavilion was named one of the top ten buildings in Suzhou in 1986. In addition, Deyue Tower was also the venue of the Yu Garden Painting and Calligraphy Fair, providing a place for painters to gather, display, and promote. Regarding the calligraphy works of the Moon Pavilion, there was currently no relevant information provided.
The following are some semi-cursive copybooks suitable for adults to practice calligraphy: - Qian Peiyun's "Running Script Calligraphy." - "Qigong Poetry Pen Running Calligraphy Calligraphy (Volume 1)". Mr. Qigong's poems were unique. The writing of his poems in the calligraphy was unique in terms of diction, rhyme, and creation. - There was a semi-cursive copybook specially designed for adult amateurs. Its writing was smooth and free, and the thin threads between the strokes were connected, showing a natural and unrestrained temperament. At the same time, it integrated the regular and stable structure method, which was both beautiful and practical. - Huairen's collection of Wang Xizhi's semi-cursive Heart Sutra was also an excellent copybook for practicing semi-cursive calligraphy. The novel "Song of Everlasting Sorrow: Morning and Evening" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The owner of Baoyue Pavilion's calligraphy works were well-known in the China calligraphy world. Yao Nai was a calligrapher in the Qianjia period. His calligraphy was mainly expressed in running script, and the main melody was a touch of lyricism. His calligraphy has been passed down to this day, showing his smooth and elegant style. In addition, Chen Jiazhi was also an artist who was good at calligraphy. Her calligraphy skills were strong and she was considered to be better than many big shots of the Calligraphy Association. However, the information provided so far was not enough to draw a clear conclusion about the specific calligraphy works and style of the owner of Baoyue Pavilion.