Modern
lu zhi
Born 1940
Died 1973
Lu Zhi: Weaver of Serene Landscapes
Born in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, during the twilight years of the Ming Dynasty (1496-1576), Lu Zhi emerged as a pivotal figure in Chinese landscape painting. More than simply an artist, he was a meticulous observer of nature, a skilled calligrapher, and a poet deeply attuned to the rhythms of the natural world. His work, characterized by its profound tranquility and subtle beauty, reflects a synth…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through lu zhi'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
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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.
