sheng mao
A Brush with Delicacy: The Life and Art of Sheng Mao The name Sheng Mao whispers across the centuries, a testament to the enduring power of landscape painting in Yuan Dynasty China (1271–1368). Though shrouded in some mystery—the precise dates of his birth and death remain unknown—Sheng Mao’s artistic legacy is vividly preserved through surviving works that exude a refined sensibility and masterful technique. Born in Jiaxing, Zhejiang…
The Lifeline
Scroll through sheng mao'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 sheng mao'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.
