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Zhao Mengfu

Type Figure Region China Time 1254–1322 Also known as Zi'ang、Daoist of the Pine Snow、Daoist of the Crystal Palace

Zhao Mengfu (1254–1322), a descendant of the Song imperial clan, was a renowned Yuan-dynasty painter, calligrapher, and writer;…

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  1. 1301–1306Dadu · Yuan DaduAround 1301 Zhao Mengfu served as Hanlin Academy Lecturer, participating in imperial study lectures and writing poetry and inscriptions for the court. During this period his calligraphy followed Jin and Tang model calligraphies, his painting encompassed figures, landscapes, and birds-and-flowers, and he was ordered to appraise court collections; he continued to enjoy court favor from Emperor Chengzong through early Emperor Wuzong.
  2. 1307–1310Dadu · Yuan DaduBetween 1307 and 1310 Zhao Mengfu was transferred to Direct Scholar of the Jixian Academy, participating in cultural policy and textual compilation. During Wuzong's Zhida era he continued creating paintings and calligraphy for the court and scholar-officials; his 'archaic intent' painting style and revivalist calligraphy became the mainstream of Yuan literati art and deeply influenced the Ming Wu School of painting and calligraphy.

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