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Lu Yanshao
Lu Yanshao (1909 – 1993): A Pioneer of Shanshui Painting Lu Yanshao (陸儼少; 1909 – 1993) stands as a significant figure in twentieth-century Chinese art, particularly renowned for his distinctive approach to Shanshui landscape painting—mountain scenery imbued with Daoist philosophy and spiritual contemplation. Born in Jingjiang, Jiangsu Province, China, Lu’s artistic journey began amidst the turbulent backdrop of Japanese occupation, sh…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Lu Yanshao'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 Lu Yanshao'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.
