Wang Ning
The Legacy of Wang Ning Wang Ning was a painter from the Song dynasty. His artistic contribution is preserved through works such as The Four Accomplishments, a piece currently held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. This work serves as a significant representation of his output from that era.
The Lifeline
Scroll through Wang Ning'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 Wang Ning'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.