Yan Jinyao was a calligrapher? Was he very famous? Is it famous locally or nationwide?

Yes, Fan Jianfu was a famous calligrapher of the current era and was considered one of the famous calligraphers in the world. He had a wide influence and reputation in the field of calligraphy. He had rich artistic experience and a unique creative style. His works were welcomed by calligraphy collectors, and he had held many personal works exhibition at home and abroad. Fan Jianfu also held important positions in many calligraphy and painting art organizations, such as the chairman of the International Painting and Calligraphy Committee of the World Federation of Chinese entrepreneurs and a member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association. Therefore, it could be said that Fan Jianfu was a well-recognized and respected calligraphy master.

The most famous calligrapher in modern China was Lin Sanzhi.

My knowledge does not have any information related to the modern era. However, if you want to understand the situation of the modern Chinese calligraphy world, you can look up relevant information.

The most famous calligrapher in Chinese history was Wang Xizhi (303 - 361). He was one of the greatest calligraphers in the history of Chinese calligraphy and was known as the "Calligraphy Saint". Wang Xizhi's calligraphy works had a unique style, beautiful strokes, elegant and rhythmic, which had a profound influence on the development of Chinese calligraphy. His representative works included "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion","Sacrifice to Nephew Manuscript" and other classic works of calligraphy art.

The most famous calligrapher in contemporary China was Qi Gong. Qi Gong was born in Beijing in 1912. He was a famous calligrapher, writer, lecturer, translator, and social practitioner. His calligraphy works were fresh, steady, concise, and fresh. They were deeply loved by domestic and foreign audiences. Qi Gong had been influenced by traditional Chinese culture since he was a child. In 1935, he met the calligrapher and painter Shen Yimo in the Fengrun Garden of the Summer Palace and began to interact with calligraphy. In 1942, he learned landscape painting from the famous painter Shi Tao. In 1949, he entered the Palace Museum in Beijing as a court painter. Since then, he had made great achievements in calligraphy, painting, literature, and many other fields. Qigong's calligraphy works had a variety of styles, both deep traditional cultural heritage and his own unique artistic style. His calligraphy works were deeply loved by domestic and foreign audiences and were widely used in various occasions. In addition, he was also committed to promoting the art of calligraphy and established the "Qigong Calligraphy Foundation" to help poor students and calligraphy enthusiasts.

Wang Xizhi (303 - 361) was a calligrapher, painter, and writer of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He was known as the "Book Saint". Wang Xizhi's most famous masterpiece was the Preface to Lanting Collection. It was a beautiful essay describing a calligraphy festival held by Wang Xizhi and his friends in Lanting during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It was regarded as a classic work in the history of Chinese calligraphy.

Liu Xinwu was known as the " Father of Online Literature " in modern Chinese literature. He enjoyed a high reputation in the online literature world in China. His representative works included "Nightmare in the Red Chamber" and "Celebrating Years".

Wen Zhengming was a famous painter and calligrapher of the Ming Dynasty. His artistic achievements were very outstanding and he was known as one of the "four ancestors of the literary family". His paintings were based on the Four Kings, and his style was elegant, quiet, beautiful, exquisite, and real. His calligraphy was also very outstanding, good at regular script and semi-cursive, beautiful, dignified, dignified, smooth, and natural charm. One of Wen Zhengming's most famous works was the Preface to King Teng's Pavilion. This was a famous piece of writing that was hailed as a classic in the history of Chinese literature. In the article, he used vivid metaphor and vivid language to describe the beautiful scenery and historical allusions of the Tengwang Pavilion, making the article more vivid and infectious. In addition, Wen Zhengming's other representative works included "Ode to the Red Cliff","Return to Xi Ci","Wen Xin Diao Long", etc. These works not only had high artistic achievements, but also had a profound impact on Chinese culture.

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One of the most famous Chinese calligraphers is Wang Xizhi. His works, especially 'Lanting Xu' (Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion), are highly regarded. 'Lanting Xu' is not only a masterpiece of calligraphy but also a significant piece of Chinese literature. The calligraphy in it shows his excellent control of brushstrokes, with each character flowing smoothly into the next, and the overall rhythm is very harmonious.