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A Brush with Tranquility: The Life and Art of Cheng Zhengkui Cheng Zhengkui, a name resonating with the quietude of misty mountains and the subtle grace of scholar-official life, flourished during the tumultuous transition between the late Ming and early Qing dynasties in China. Born around 1604 in Xiaogan, Hubei province, his existence spanned a period of profound societal upheaval, yet his paintings evoke not chaos but an almost eth…
The Lifeline
Scroll through ch'eng cheng-k'ui's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups ch'eng cheng-k'ui's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
