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| | Six Dynasties Calligraphy |
 | | AD) was the foremost among the calligraphers of the Eastern Jin period, and is revered today as the Sage of Calligraphy. |
 | | By the end of the Six Dynasties period, however, Wang Xizhi was reinstated as China's foremost calligrapher, displaying what was considered to be the most classical and sophisticated style. |
 | | The factors thought to contribute most to the maturation of a good calligrapher were his natural ability, a literary background, family connections, and exposure to a variety of written models, as the only way to master calligraphy was through practicing the major styles, basing innovations firmly on previous examples. |
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