Masters
September 16, 2026
One of the Four Great Masters of Regular Script — Yan Zhenqing
Yan Zhenqing is the most accomplished and influential calligrapher after Wang Xizhi. His running‑cursive works embody the master’s poise, forcefulness, boldness and unrestrained spirit. In the history of calligraphy, Yan Zhenqing established a unique artistic realm with his Yan‑style calligraphy.
September 16, 2026
The Sage of Calligraphy — Wang Xizhi
Wang Xizhi is China’s most celebrated and accomplished calligrapher. Learning from past masters, he forged his unique style. As an icon in Chinese calligraphy, he shaped a millennium‑long artistic tradition and left numerous outstanding works. Proficient in clerical, cursive, regular and running scripts, he mastered all forms by intensive study and practice. Breaking away from Han‑Wei brush conventions, he created an influential original school of calligraphy.