Mi Fu

• Mi Fu (1051–1107) was a renowned calligrapher and painter from the Northern Song Dynasty. His original name was Fu, and his courtesy name was Yuanzhang. He was from Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. He also used the pseudonyms Xiangyang Manshi, Haiyue Waishi, and Lumen Jushi. Mi Fu was a famous calligrapher, art theorist, painter, art connoisseur, and collector, highly regarded for his contributions to Chinese art.

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