Fujiwara no Yukinari: A Life in Calligraphy Fujiwara no Yukinari (藤原雪頼), also known as Fujiwara no Kozei (藤原光則), was a prominent Japanese calligrapher during the Heian period. Born in 972 and passing away in 1027, he stands as one of the most celebrated masters of calligraphy in Japanese history. Early Life and Background Yukinari’s lineage placed him within a distinguished courtly family. His father was Fujiwara no Yoshitaka, and a…