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Li Shutong (Master Hongyi)
Pioneering artist, educator, and Buddhist master Hongyi (1880–1942 CE), master of music, drama, calligraphy, and poetry, author of 'Farewell' (Song Bie).
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Mural of the cultural record “Chinese Art Song”, which this person is tied to.
Also known as Master Hongyi · Li Xiweng · Xishuang
Li Shutong (1880–1942 CE), later revered as Master Hongyi, was a seminal pioneer of Chinese arts, music, drama, and calligraphy who later revitalized the Nanshan Vinaya Buddhist tradition. His lyrical masterpiece 'Farewell' (Song Bie) stands as one of the most beloved and enduring cultural gems of modern Chinese heritage.
Life and times
Dates 1880–1942 CE
EraQingRepublican Era