zheng zhong
The Shadowy Hand: Zheng Zhong and the Spirit of Late Han China Zheng Zhong, a figure shrouded in the complexities of late Eastern Han dynasty politics and artistic innovation, remains one of the most intriguing and debated figures in Chinese art history. Born around 1570, his life was inextricably linked to the tumultuous events that marked the decline of the Han empire – a period defined by courtly intrigue, dynastic struggles, and a…
The Lifeline
Scroll through zheng zhong'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 zheng zhong'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.
