1096 - 1119

Quick facts

  • 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.

Întrebări și răspunsuri

Pot să explorez lucrările lui Wang Xi pe categorii de mișcări artistice?

Pagina Toate mișcările de artă grupează operele lui Wang Xi pe mișcări artistice.

De unde este Wang Xi?

Wang Xi s-a născut în Northern Song dynasty.

Cum pot găsi lucrările lui Wang Xi pe o temă specifică?

Pagina După cuvinte cheie a lui Wang Xi grupează operele de artă ale artistului în funcție de cuvintele cheie.

Cum pot găsi lucrările lui Wang Xi dintr-o anumită paletă de culori?

Operele lui Wang Xi pot fi explorate pe baza paletei cromatice în pagina de După paletă de culori a artistului.

Quick quiz

Fiecare întrebare are un singur răspuns corect.

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