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Azi Jinwu (1633-1681)
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Azi Jinwu (1633-1681)
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Azi Jinwu (1633-1681)
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Azi Jinwu (1633-1681)
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Azi Jinwu (1633-1681)
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Azi Jinwu (1633-1681)
CHINA, Guangdong, Guangzhou; Ming to Qing dynasty (1368–1911)
Azi Jinwu, whose original family name was Wan, was an accomplished calligrapher, poet, and Chan master. He renounced at age 16, and became the first disciple of Tianran Hanshi, the famed monk of the Lingnan school. His written works include the 25-fascicle Collection of Guangxuantai and Sayings of Chan Master Azi Jinwu.
His calligraphic works display powerful strokes that are styled after Li Yong of the Tang dynasty (618-907). Another calligrapher, Mai Huasan, praised his writing as Uniquely styled |
