1096 - 1119

Informações Rápidas

  • Lifespan: 23 years
  • Also known as:
    • Wang Hsi-Mêng
    • Wang Hi-Meng
    • Wang Ximeng
    • Ван Симэн
    • Ван Сімен
  • Top 3 works: A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains
  • Born: 1096, Northern Song dynasty
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Art period: High Medieval

The Prodigy of the Northern Song

Wang Ximeng was a Chinese painter active during the Northern Song dynasty. A remarkable prodigy, he was a student at the imperial court's school of paintings. His talent was recognized by Emperor Huizong of Song, who saw his potential and personally taught him. During his brief life, he created his only surviving work, a long blue-green scroll titled A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, which he finished in 1113 at the age of 18.

The artist died at the age of 23. His singular masterpiece, which has been hailed as a masterpiece of Chinese art, is currently held in the permanent collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing.

Perguntas e Respostas

Como posso encontrar obras de Wang Xi em uma paleta específica?

As obras de Wang Xi podem ser exploradas por paleta de cores na página de Por paleta de cores do artista.

Posso navegar pelas obras de Wang Xi por movimento?

A página Todos os Movimentos agrupa as obras de Wang Xi por movimento artístico.

Como posso encontrar obras de Wang Xi sobre um tema específico?

A página Por palavras-chave de Wang Xi agrupa as obras do artista por palavras-chave.

Quiz de Arte

Cada pergunta possui apenas uma resposta correta.

Pergunta 1:
In what year did Wang Xi create his only surviving work, 'A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains'?
Pergunta 2:
Who was the Emperor of Song who noticed Wang's talent and personally taught him?
Pergunta 3:
What is the current permanent collection location of 'A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains'?
Pergunta 4:
At what age did Wang Xi create his masterpiece?
Pergunta 5:
Which colors were used in the blue-green landscape technique of the scroll?