Wu Bin
Wu Bin: A Master of Xieyi Landscape Painting Wu Bin (c. 1568 – 1626), a luminary of the Ming Dynasty, stands as a testament to artistic dedication and stylistic innovation within Chinese landscape painting. Though precise biographical details remain elusive—his birthdate and death year are debated—his legacy endures through his prolific output and profound influence on subsequent generations of artists. Born in Beijing during the reig…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Wu Bin'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 Wu Bin'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.
