Fang Yizhi 1611-1671

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Fang Yizhi was a Chinese polymath and scholar of the Ming and early Qing dynasties known for his contributions to philosophy, natural science, and mathematics. He synthesized Western scientific knowledge with traditional Chinese thought and was influential in bridging Eastern and Western intellectual traditions.

Ming-Qing transition Philosophical Text Contemplative Scholarly aesthetic Hanging scroll format Regular Script calligraphy 17th Century Chinese Ink on Paper Brush and ink technique

Fang Yizhi, Calligraphy in Regular Script

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