wu qi (15th century)

Works span 1506–1506

Wu Qi (15th Century): The Poet of Misty Mountains Wu Qi (c. 1470 – c. 1534) stands as a singular figure in Ming Dynasty art, recognized not merely for his artistic output but also for his profound philosophical engagement with Daoist principles—a rare combination that cemented his legacy as both a military strategist and a celebrated landscape painter. Born into a noble family in Shandong Province, Wu Qi’s early life was marked by sch…

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1506

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1506

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups wu qi (15th century)'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.

wu qi (15th century)

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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