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兰亭集序 The Orchid Pavilion
The Lanting Xu (Preface of the Orchid Pavilion) or Lanting ji Xu is a famous work of calligraphy by Wang Xizhi (301 CE to 363 CE), 1._________ (compose) in the 353 CE. Written in elegant semi-cursive script and underpinned by deep philosophical thinking, it is among the best known and often copied pieces of calligraphy in Chinese history and also 2.________ famous piece of Chinese literature. It is revered as the best running calligraphy. Wang Xizhi is respected 3.________ Shu Sheng, “Sage of Calligraphy” or “Super Master of Calligraphy”.
Lanting Xu 4._________ (contain) 28 vertical lines and 324 characters. According to legend, the 5._________ (origin) copy was passed down to successive generations in the Wang family in secrecy until the monk Zhi Yong , dying without an heir, left it to the care of a disciple monk, Bian Cai . Emperor Tai Zong of Tang Dynasty (599 CE to 649 CE) heard about this masterpiece. He sent messengers on three occasions to retrieve the text, 6.________ each time Bian Cai responded that it had been lost.
Finally Tai Zong dispatched Xiao Yi who, disguised as a wandering scholar, 7.__________ (gradual) gained the confidence of Bian Cai and persuaded him 8.__________(show) him the Preface of the Orchid Pavilion. Thereupon, Xiao Yi seized the work, revealed his 9._________(identify), and took it back to Tai Zong.
Tai Zong loved this masterpiece very much and ordered the top calligraphers such as Yú Shì-nán ), Chǔ Suì-liáng, Féng Chéng-sù, and Ouyáng Xún to trace, copy, and engrave into stone for posterity. Tai Zong treasured the work so much 10.________ he had the original interred in his tomb, Zhao lin , after his death. The authentic Lanting Xu has not been seen since then.
The Lanting Xu (Preface of the Orchid Pavilion) or Lanting ji Xu is a famous work of calligraphy by Wang Xizhi (301 CE to 363 CE), 1.composed (compose) in the 353 CE.
《兰亭集序》是著名书法家王羲之的杰作,创作于公元353年。
Written in elegant semi-cursive script and un