Wang Xizhi

Wang Xizhi (321–361) was a Eastern Jin dynasty painter, calligrapher and politician.

Also recorded as Gishi Ō; Youjun; Wang Hsi-chih; Gi-Shi Ō; Shaoyi; Yu-chün.

Overview

Works named in the authority record include Three Calligraphy Models, Timely Clearing after Snowfall, You mu tie and Lantingji Xu. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Chinese calligrapher (c. 321 – c. 361)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Wang Xizhi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q378564: Wang Xizhi

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