Works by Mi Fu: Calligraphy Selection (I) - Selection of Calligraphy by Famous Artists Throughout the Ages 19

Author: Hu Fei
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Publishing Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Mi Fu (1051–1207), originally from Taiyuan, later moved to Xiangyang, Hubei, and settled in Runzhou (now Zhenjiang, Jiangsu). His original name was Fu, later changed to Fu, styled Zichang, and known as Haiye Wai Shi, often referred to as Mi Xiangyang. He was skilled in calligraphy and painting, excelled in appraising works of art, and was a renowned calligrapher of the Song Dynasty. The ink works of Mi Fu collected in this book are mainly works preserved in Japan and the Taipei Palace Museum.
1. Running Script Three Pastes: Comprising three pastes—Shuhui Tie, Li Taishi Tie, and Zhang Jiming Tie)—combined into one scroll, also known as Three Authentic Pastes. It is now preserved in the Tokyo National Museum. The dimensions are as follows: Shuhui Tie: 245 mm in height and 296 mm in width; Li Taishi Tie: 260 mm in height and 345 mm in width; Zhang Jiming Tie: 258 mm in height and 313 mm in width.
2. Cursive Script Four Pastes: Comprising pastes such as Yuanri Tie, Wuyou Tie, Haidai Tie, and Mid-Autumn Poem Tie, among others, combined into one scroll. According to the postscript by Mi Youren, this scroll originally had nine pastes, but was later split, leaving only the Cursive Script Four Pastes. It is now preserved in the Osaka City Museum. The dimensions are as follows: 251 mm × 406 mm, 251 mm × 420 mm, 253 mm × 424 mm, and 253 mm × 313 mm.
3. On Cursive Script Paste: 247 mm in height; Zhang Duda Tie: 294 mm in height and 338 mm in width; Bochong Tie: 278 mm in height and 398 mm in width; Yanhuo He Tie: 301 mm in height and 426 mm in width; Qinghe Tie: 283 mm in height and 385 mm in width; Zhiyu Tie: 256 mm in height and 386 mm in width; Xiangshi Tie: 282 mm in height and 305 mm in width; Sanwu Tie: 306 mm in height and 630 mm in width; Linyi Shijun Tie: 314 mm in height and 251 mm in width. The above nine ink works are all preserved in the Taipei Palace Museum.
4. Canqing Tie: 202 mm in height and 82 mm in width, preserved in the Shanghai Museum. Ten years ago, Jilin Literature and History Press published a bilingual edition of this book’s ink works, which was well-received by readers. Today, ten years later, our press presents a high-quality color print edition to the readers, and we believe it will be even more beloved by many.