Wang Xuetao, Also Known As Ting Jun, Styled Xiaofeng And Nicknamed Chi Yuan, And Qi Baishi, Also Known As Qi Baishi, Also Known As Qi Baishi, Also Kno
A Life Dedicated to Blossoms and Birds: The World of Wang Xuetao Wang Xuetao (1903-1982), a name synonymous with delicate freehand flower-and-bird paintings in modern Chinese art, embarked on a journey that beautifully intertwined tradition and innovation. Born Wang Tingjun in Cheng’an, Hebei Province, he adopted the courtesy name Xiaofeng and the art name Chiyuan, reflecting a life steeped in artistic contemplation. His path wasn't o…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Wang Xuetao, Also Known As Ting Jun, Styled Xiaofeng And Nicknamed Chi Yuan, And Qi Baishi, Also Known As Qi Baishi, Also Known As Qi Baishi, Also Kno'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 Wang Xuetao, Also Known As Ting Jun, Styled Xiaofeng And Nicknamed Chi Yuan, And Qi Baishi, Also Known As Qi Baishi, Also Known As Qi Baishi, Also Kno'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.
