Jinwu
Jinwu (1633–1681): The Poet Painter of Lingnan Jinwu, whose real name was Shi Jinwu, stands as a pivotal figure in 17th-century Chinese art and calligraphy, particularly within the Lingnan School—a movement that redefined artistic expression during a period of significant cultural transformation. Born in Guangdong Province (modern China), his early life remains shrouded in relative obscurity, yet he emerged as a master craftsman whose distinctive style captivated audiences and cemented his legacy as one of the foremost artists of his time. Early Training and Influences Jinwu’s artistic jou…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of Jinwu's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
