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A Life Bridging Art and Mathematics: The World of Wu Shantao Wu Shantao, born in Changsha, Hunan province, China, in 1624, occupies a unique position in the annals of Chinese art history. He wasn’t merely a painter; he was a scholar-official who seamlessly blended artistic expression with a pioneering spirit in mathematics—a rare confluence that shaped both his life and legacy. While many artists of the Ming Dynasty dedicated themselv…
The Lifeline
Scroll through wu shantao'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 wu shantao'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.
