Contemporary
Contemporary
Liu Dan
A Synthesis of Worlds: The Life and Art of Liu Dan Liu Dan, born in Nanjing, China in 1953, stands as a compelling figure in contemporary art—a master who bridges the seemingly disparate worlds of classical Chinese ink painting and Western realism. His journey is one of profound cultural immersion, artistic exploration, and a relentless pursuit of capturing the essence of his subjects beyond mere stylistic representation. Growing up s…
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dated works
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chapters
1990
first work
1991
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Liu Dan'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Liu Dan'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.