Ono no Michikaze
Japanese calligrapher and poet
Born
None
None years ago
Died
February 9th, 966
1059 years ago — None years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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Active during the Heian period, this calligrapher and poet significantly influenced the art of shodo, or Japanese calligraphy. Renowned for his skillful brushwork, his style is characterized by elegance and fluidity. Techniques and styles developed during his lifetime became foundational for later generations of calligraphers. Aside from calligraphy, contributions to poetry also marked a notable part of his work. The legacy left behind continued to shape Japanese art and literature long after death.
Developed a distinctive style of calligraphy
Contributed to the advancement of Japanese poetry
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