1096 - 1119

Informações Rápidas

  • Lifespan: 23 years
  • Also known as:
    • Wang Hsi-Mêng
    • Wang Hi-Meng
    • Wang Ximeng
    • Ван Симэн
    • Ван Сімен
  • Top 3 works: A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains
  • Born: 1096, Northern Song dynasty
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Art period: High Medieval

The Prodigy of the Northern Song

Wang Ximeng was a Chinese painter active during the Northern Song dynasty. A remarkable prodigy, he was a student at the imperial court's school of paintings. His talent was recognized by Emperor Huizong of Song, who saw his potential and personally taught him. During his brief life, he created his only surviving work, a long blue-green scroll titled A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, which he finished in 1113 at the age of 18.

The artist died at the age of 23. His singular masterpiece, which has been hailed as a masterpiece of Chinese art, is currently held in the permanent collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing.

Perguntas e Respostas

Como posso acompanhar a obra de Wang Xi ano após ano?

As obras de Wang Xi podem ser visualizadas em ordem cronológica na página de Linha do tempo das obras do artista.

Posso navegar pelas obras de Wang Xi por humor?

A Coleção por Humor de Wang Xi organiza as obras do artista por humor.

Qual é o nível de popularidade das obras de Wang Xi?

Existe uma página de Estatísticas para Wang Xi, apresentando estatísticas sobre as obras do artista no este site.

Quiz de Arte

Cada pergunta possui apenas uma resposta correta.

Pergunta 1:
In what year did Wang Xi create his only surviving work, 'A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains'?
Pergunta 2:
Who was the Emperor of Song who noticed Wang's talent and personally taught him?
Pergunta 3:
What is the current permanent collection location of 'A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains'?
Pergunta 4:
At what age did Wang Xi create his masterpiece?
Pergunta 5:
Which colors were used in the blue-green landscape technique of the scroll?