The eyes are where spirit resides.

传神写照,正在阿堵中

Gu Kaizhi

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Gu Kaizhi

Born around 344 AD in Jin-dynasty China, Gu Kaizhi is revered as the father of Chinese painting. His Admonitions Scroll established the principle that painting should convey inner spirit, not mere likeness.

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