Lü Ji
The Radiant Master of Ming Dynasty Bird-and-Flower Painting Lü Ji, a name synonymous with the luminous splendor of the Ming Dynasty, stands as one of the most revered figures in the long tapestry of Chinese art history. Born in the culturally rich region of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, his life unfolded during a period of significant artistic revival. Whether viewed through the lens of his early years around 1429 or the later era of the…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Lü Ji'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 Lü Ji'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.