Chen Lin

1260 – 1320

Chen Lin
High Medieval
High Medieval

Chen Lin

Born 1260 Died 1320

The Brush of the Yuan Dynasty In the bustling landscape of Hangzhou, within the Zhejiang province, a painter named Chen Lin began to find his voice during the transition from the Song to the Yuan Dynasty. Known by his style name Zhongmei, he moved through a world of shifting political tides, yet his focus remained fixed on the delicate nuances of the natural world. He was a man of the brush, a specialist who found profound meaning in t…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Chen Lin'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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