Copy of Mi Fu's Record of Fangyuan Nunnery - Beginning of the Scroll
These massive, fluid characters spell out 'Record of the Square and Circle Hermitage,' but this isn't just a copy—it's a Ming Dynasty master named Dong Qichang paying homage to the Song Dynasty eccentric Mi Fu. In Chinese tradition, copying a master isn't about plagiarism; it's like a jazz musician covering a classic song to show their skill and respect. Dong Qichang takes Mi Fu's wild, 'mad' style and refines it with his own elegant, scholarly touch, creating a visual bridge across 500 years of art history.
- Technique
- Calligraphy (Running Script)