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"Classic of Spiritual Flight," a collection of poems in calligraphy by the Tang Dynasty artist Zhong Shaojing, is an example of the elegant and refined style of Chinese calligraphy that was popular during this period. The artwork, composed of vertical lines of characters in a flowing script, is a testament to Shaojing's skill as a calligrapher and reflects the importance of poetry and literature in Chinese culture. Dated 728-741, the work is considered to be one of the most significant examples of Tang Dynasty calligraphy and is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.