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Fan Haolin
A Brush with Tradition: The Life and Art of Fan Haolin Fan Haolin (1885–1962) remains a compelling, though often overlooked, figure in 20th-century Chinese painting. Born into a period of immense social and political upheaval, his life mirrored the turbulent transition China underwent, and his art became a poignant reflection of both enduring traditions and the anxieties of a changing world. While biographical details remain somewhat…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Fan Haolin'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Fan Haolin'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.
