1096 - 1119

Kort om kunstneren

  • 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.

Spørgsmål og svar

Hvordan kan jeg følge Wang Xis værker kronologisk?

Wang Xis værker kan ses i kronologisk rækkefølge på kunstnerens Tidslinje for kunstværker-side.

Kan jeg gennemse Wang Xis værker efter stemning?

Stemningsfulde rum for Wang Xi er en side, hvor kunstnerens værker er organiseret efter stemning.

Hvor populære er Wang Xis kunstværker?

Der findes en Statistik-side for Wang Xi, som præsenterer statistikker om kunstnerens værker på denne hjemmeside.

Kunstquiz

Der er kun ét korrekt svar på hvert spørgsmål.

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