Poet Wang Wei

Wang Wei's poetry gives landscape, friendship, and Buddhist reflection a concentrated verbal form. A distant voice, evening light, or an empty mountain can become the centre of a short poem, with meaning carried through what is heard and seen. His verse also includes poems of parting and public life, so its range extends beyond secluded scenery. The association of Wang Wei with both poetry and painting has shaped the reception of his work. His restraint allows a few concrete details to hold an experience without explaining it away.