Mi Fu’s autobiographical post is a self-narrative article describing his personal experience and artistic pursuit. The following is the translation and annotation of the self-reported post:
Translation:
I, Mi Fu, have been very smart since I was a child. After coming into contact with the calligraphy post, I discovered that I have a special understanding of calligraphy. I am obsessed with the relics of ancient calligraphy, copying them over and over again, trying to trace the essence of ancient calligraphy.
I practice constantly, day and night, tirelessly. What I pursue is a unique style, a style that combines the best of each family. I know that achieving this goal requires tremendous effort and consistent training.
My calligraphy style is changeable, sometimes as calm as a mountain, sometimes as fluent as water, sometimes with ups and downs, or sometimes as gentle and elegant. These are the nutrients I have learned from the ancient calligraphy, and they are also my understanding and expression of the art of calligraphy.
However, I am not satisfied with this. What I pursue is a higher realm, a realm that can surpass the ancients and become my own. I work hard to explore and keep trying, hoping that my calligraphy can achieve this goal.
Notes:
1. "Excellent intelligence since childhood": Mi Fu has shown extraordinary talent and keen perception since he was a child.
2. "After coming into contact with copybooks, I discovered that I have a special understanding of calligraphy.": After coming into contact with and studying ancient copybooks, Mi Fu discovered that he had a unique understanding and insight into the art of calligraphy.
3. "Infatuated with the calligraphy relics of the ancients and copying them over and over again": Mi Fu has a deep interest in the calligraphy relics of the ancients and he constantly copies and studies these relics.
4. "What I pursue is a unique style, a style that can integrate the strengths of each family": Mi Fu pursues a unique style that integrates the strengths of each family. This style The style not only absorbs the advantages of the ancients, but also has its own uniqueness.
5. "My calligraphy style is varied, either as calm as a mountain, or as fluent as water": Mi Fu's calligraphy style is rich and colorful, with parts as calm as a mountain and parts as fluent as water.
6. "What I pursue is a higher realm, a realm that can surpass the ancients and become my own": Mi Fu pursues an artistic realm that surpasses the ancients. He hopes that through his own efforts and Innovate and become a great generation.