王羲之
东晋
Wang Xizhi, courtesy name Yishao, was an Eastern Jin calligrapher and writer from Langya in Linyi who later moved to Shanyin in Kuaiji. He served as General of the Right Army and governor of Kuaiji, earning the title 'Wang Youjun.' He is the most celebrated figure in Chinese calligraphy, honored as the 'Sage of Calligraphy.' His Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection is revered as the 'Best Running Script Under Heaven.' Wang's calligraphy spans clerical, cursive, standard, and running scripts, known for their natural, composed, and elegant style. His prose Preface is also an immortal literary masterpiece.