dai xi
Dai Xi: A Master of Shanshui Landscape Painting Dai Xi (戴熙), born Quanzhou, China in 1801 and died 1860, stands as a pivotal figure within Qing Dynasty art history—specifically recognized for his exceptional contribution to the Shanshui style landscape genre. Often paired with Tang Yifen, he formed one of the most celebrated artistic collaborations of his era, earning them the moniker “Tang-dai,” reflecting their shared aesthetic sens…
The Lifeline
Scroll through dai xi'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups dai xi'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.
