Fujiwara no Yukinari

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In this Japanese name, the surname is Fujiwara.
Fujiwara no Yukinari
Calligrapher
Notable workThree Brush Traces
Picture portrait of Fujiwara no Yukinari

Fujiwara no Yukinari (藤原 行成, 972 – January 3, 1027), also known as Fujiwara no Kōzei,

calligrapher (shodoka) during the Heian period. He was memorialized for his prowess in his chosen art by being remembered as one of the outstanding Three Brush Traces (Sanseki 三跡), along with Ono no Michikaze and Fujiwara no Sukemasa
.

Life

Yukinari was the son of a courtier by the name of Fujiwara no Yoshitaka. After the early death of his father, he was raised by his grandfather, Prince Kanenori. Yukinari had a fairly successful career as a court official, where he served as a Major Counselor. Yukinari further improved the Japanese style calligraphy (wayō-shodō 和様書道), and showed great respect to its founder, Ono no Michikaze (894-966). He even mentioned in his diary, Gonki, that he had a dream wherein he met Michikaze and learnt calligraphy from him.

Yukinari was known as the master of

Sōsho
.

Works

A part of Bai Juyi's eight poems

One of his most well-known works is the handscroll of

ryoshi, then dyed in light brown, claret, and other shades. This handscroll was treasured by Emperor Fushimi (reigned from 1288 to 1298), and the colophon over the seams on the back of the paper attests to this. Currently, the scroll is stored in the Tokyo National Museum
. He left a diary the gonki and a recently discovered book of Ceremonies for annual events called Sinsen Nenchugyoji.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Fujiwara no Yukinari • . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史". . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史. Retrieved 2022-03-13.

External links

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