yi yuanji
A Visionary of the Natural World In the vibrant artistic landscape of the Northern Song Dynasty, few names resonate with as much specialized brilliance as Yi Yuanji. Born in the scenic region of Changsha, Hunan, around the year 1000, this master painter emerged from a cultural milieu deeply influenced by the contemplative depths of Buddhist philosophy and the organic aesthetics of Daoism. While many of his contemporaries sought beauty…
The Lifeline
Scroll through yi yuanji'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 yi yuanji'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.