liu, yu
Liu Yu: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Landscape Painting Liu Yu (劉玉), born Xuancheng, China (1620), stands as a pivotal figure within the Anhui School of landscape painting—a movement that profoundly shaped Chinese art history during the Qing Dynasty. His artistic journey exemplifies a masterful synthesis of established stylistic conventions with contemporary sensibilities, resulting in works imbued with both serene beauty and…
The Lifeline
Scroll through liu, yu'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 liu, yu'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.
