Calligraphy in Running Grass Script

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Calligraphy in Running Grass Script

Fang Yüan-huanLinkedCulture matchlcp-821eb8dc7738

Date
c. 1550
Medium
Ink on satin
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
13295

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Fang Yuan-huan from Shantung province passed the provincial (second-level) examinations in 1534. This exuberant and somewhat wild hsing-tsao (running grass) inscription quotes from a neo-Confucian, neo-Taoist commentary by the Sung philosopher Chu Hsi (1130-1200) and Chu's friend, Lü Tsu-ch'ien (1151-1181), on the practical application of moral values. It reads: Master Hui-an (Chu Hsi) said that a man must keep kindness and gentility as his principle; bravery and firmness should not be lacking from his virtues, but must only be applied when appropriate. Master Lü (Lü Tsu-ch'ien) asked why if a scholar-official were learned and knowledgeable, he still could not use his Tao to educate and influence (people) far and near? It must be because he is unable to touch the solid ground (i.e., his knowledge is too theoretical to be practical). China, Asia

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Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton

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