Chinese Farewell Verse (Important Cultural Property)
Zen Buddhism
68.0 x 34.0 cm
Fukuoka Art Museum
Gulin Qingmao was an important Yuan-dynasty (1271-1368) Chinese Zen monk, known for developing literary expressions, primarily Buddhist verses (J., geju), which explain the state of enlightenment, in the world of Zen. In his later years, Gulin became the head priest of Baoning Temple on Mount Jinling Fentai, where many Japanese monks, including Sekishitsu Zenkyu of Chikuzen Province (present day Fukuoka Prefecture), went to study under him. This certificate of completion was presented to Un
qingmao gulin (1262 – 1329)
Explore Qingmao Gulin (1262-1329), a celebrated Chinese Zen calligrapher & poet! Admire his bold brushstrokes, spiritual depth & iconic 'Chinese Farewell Verse'.
Fukuoka Art Museum (Fukuoka, Japan)
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About this artwork
- Title: Chinese Farewell Verse (Important Cultural Property)
- Artist: qingmao gulin
- Original dimensions: 68.0 x 34.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Fukuoka Art Museum
- Creative period: Late Yuan Dynasty
- Corpus context: artist's core literary work , calligraphy tradition"
- Keywords: farewell verse art , zen buddhist art , yuan dynasty art
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron