Guo was born in Taiyuan in Song Dynasty, and the year of birth and death is unknown. He is a famous connoisseur of painting and calligraphy and a critic of painting history. There is a kind of "picture knowledge" passed down from generation to generation. Guo, a native of Taiyuan in the early Northern Song Dynasty, was born into a noble family. His great-grandfather Guo Shouwen, who lived in Taizong and Taizong dynasties, was transferred from the official to Xuanhui Academy and Camp in the north. The daughter of Zhao, the monarch of Yong 'an County, and the younger brother of Guo were appointed as treasurers of Dongping County. In the winter of the fourth year of Xining (A.D. 107 1 year), he served as the reception officer of Liao envoys and discussed calligraphy and painting with Xing Xigu, the deputy envoy of Liao. Later, he served as the deputy ambassador of the left library of the marked army. In the seventh year of Xining (A.D. 1074), Guo was sent to Liao. The following year, due to the loss of golden wine vessels, the Liao state followed the rebellion and was demoted to an official position. His deeds in his later years are unknown.