Modern
liu haisu
Born 1896
Died 1994
Liu Haisu: A Titan of Chinese Modern Art
Liu Haisu (劉海粟), born Pan Jifang (潘吉芳) in 1896, was a transformative figure in twentieth-century Chinese art. Revered as one of the “Four Great Academy Presidents,” he spearheaded the establishment and advancement of Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, fundamentally reshaping artistic education and pushing boundaries of stylistic innovation. His unwavering dedication to painting from his youth—begin…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through liu haisu'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 liu haisu'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.
