fan ch'i
Fan Ch'i: A Master of Tranquility and Symbolism Fan Ch'i (1616-1694), born Jiangning, China, stands as one of the Eight Masters of Nanjing—a cohort of painters who profoundly shaped Qing dynasty landscape art. Despite the elusive details surrounding his birthdate and death year, Fan Ch'i’s legacy endures through his distinctive style, known as ‘Huigong,’ which championed simplicity and imbued scenes of nature with profound spiritual r…
The Lifeline
Scroll through fan ch'i'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
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups fan ch'i's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
