lee am
yi am, also known as lee am, was a korean painter born in seoul, south korea in 1499 and died in 1566. he was a renowned painter and contemporary of sin saimdang, and was bestowed the rank title of duseongnyeong by the king. yi am was known for his unique style in painting, which was distinct from the chinese style of the song dynasty. he created many portraits, including the portrait of king jungjong of joseon. yi am's paintings are f…
The Lifeline
Scroll through lee am'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 lee am'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.
