Muqi
Chinese monk and painter
Muqi or Muxi, also known as Fachang, was a Chinese Chan Buddhist monk and painter who lived in the 13th century, around the end of the Southern Song dynasty. Today, he is considered to be one of the greatest Chan painters in history. Wikipedia
Died: 1269
Artworks
Introduced by monks returning from Buddhist studies in China, his ink paintings resonated profoundly with audiences in Japan, where they were revered not only ...
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