1、兰亭集序,The Orchid Pavilion,流觞曲水,index,The Orchid Pavilion Background knowledge About the author Introduction Historical Status,流觞曲水 Meaning Origin Significance The Evolution of Nowadays,兰亭集序 The Orchid Pavilion,background knowledge,of,The Orchid Pavilion,兰亭Orchid Pavilion,Orchid Pavilion is a places o
2、f interest of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, which is located in Shanyin County, Kuaiji Prefecture. Its said that, the King Goujian of Yue had planted orchid in this place. In Han Dynasty, this place had built pavilion. Therefore, the place named Orchid Pavilion.,兰亭集会Orchid Pavilion Rally,Wang Xizhi and a
3、 lot of famous literates gathered at the Orchid Pavilion, which is located in Shanyin County, Kuaiji Prefecture, for dispelling bad luck and praying for good fortune, named Orchid Pavilion Rally. In the rally, those literates wrote 37 poems, Wang Xizhi wrote The Orchid Pavilion for the poems.,序Essay
4、 Introduction,The Orchid Pavilion is an essay introduction. The purpose of an essay introduction is to introduce the reader the subject matter and the intent of the paper. Introduction is in front of the body of the paper, which can help the readers to understand the essay.,About the author, Wang Xi
5、zhi, a great calligrapher in the Eastern Jin dynasty, who was called Sage of Calligraphy., He is a household figure, who considered by one of the most esteemed Chinese calligraphers.,The Orchid Pavilion,The Orchid Pavilion,The Orchid Pavilion is an essay introduction. It is a famous calligraphy in C
6、hina, which wrote by Wang Xizhi in the Eastern Jin Dynasty 353 BC. Written by running script, The Orchid Pavilion is the most well-known calligraphy in China. It is known as “the best running script in the world”.,The Orchid Pavilion consists of 324 words. There are 20 “之” in this introduction, but
7、every “之” is different. It shows the excellence of this calligraphy. Wang Xizhi finished it when he was in the state of drunk.,Unfortunately, the original calligraphy had been lost. Today we only can see its reproductions. A great number of literates had copied The Orchid Pavilion. Feng Chengsu, a l
8、iterate in Tang Dynasty, is considered to copy the best reproduction of The Orchid Pavilion.,Feng Chengsus reproduction of The Orchid Pavilion. 冯承素的兰亭集序临摹本,Historical Status,Historical Status,The artistic value of the The Orchid Pavilion not only on the technique of writing, but also in the deeply b
9、lend of cultural and emotional expression. As “the best running script in the world”, The Orchid Pavilion not just a simple calligraphy. It shows the personality and the ambition of the author. Wang Xizhis calligraphy transcends space and time, everyone enjoys the charm of The Orchid Pavilion .,In t
10、he Orchid Pavilion Rally, literates held a activity, named “流觞曲水”. Now, let me show you about “流觞曲水”.,流觞曲水,Meaning of “流觞曲水”,What is “流觞曲水”？,“流觞曲水” is a activity. The literates sit in order of seniority behind a small winding creek. Wine cups are floated down on the creek. As a wine cup stops, the m
11、an, who closest to the cup, is required to drink over the wine in the cup and write a poem. People believe that it can wash away ominousness.,Origin,There are second origins of “流觞曲水”.,First, it originates from a witchcraft ritual “修褉”.,“修褉” means clean behind the river. Every March 3rd, people held
12、 witchcraft ritual behind rivers. They use water to wash dirt, in order to erase away ominousness and avoid disease.,Second, literates change the content of it. In Wei Dynasty and Jin Dynasty, witchcraft ritual change a literature activity. They write poems in the beautiful natural scenery. The most
13、 famous “流觞曲水” is in the Orchid Pavilion Rally. After this rally, “流觞曲水” becomes more and more popular, literates love to held the activity to show their literary grace.,兰亭雅集文征明 A painting of Orchid Pavilion Rally, drawing by Wen Zengming,Significance,Significance,“流觞曲水” gives literates a place to c
14、ommunicate with each other. They talk on the mental aspect, which can inspire them in writing inspiration. It is not only a physical activity, but also a mental activity.,Application,Former Home of Family Wang and Xie in Wuyixiang. It is famous for a poem 乌衣巷, which is written by Liu Yuxi. 王谢故居位于乌衣巷
15、中。因刘禹锡的乌衣巷而闻名。,乌衣巷 唐 刘禹锡朱雀桥边野草花，乌衣巷口夕阳斜。旧时王谢堂前燕，飞入寻常百姓家。,Tang Paradise 大唐芙蓉园,The Evolution of Nowadays,The Evolution of Nowadays,“流觞曲水” in nowadays is more close to the nature than ancient. It becomes suitable to set in the opening space of garden.,“流觞曲水” in the back yard garden of Beijing BTG Fragrant Hill Hotel 北京香山饭店的后花园置有“流觞曲水”,It builds as the centre of the scenery, rockery, flowers and trees have been build behind it in the garden.,thank you!,
