Wang Wu
The Quiet Observer of the Jiangsu Landscape In the bustling era of the Qing Dynasty, a man emerged from the Wu country of the Jiangsu province to capture the fleeting nuances of the natural world. Born in 1632, Wang Wu lived through a period of profound transition, yet his focus remained fixed upon the delicate intricacies of life. He was a man of letters as much as a man of the brush, finding expression through both poetry and paintin…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Wang Wu'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 Wu'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.