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Xie Zhiliu

Born 1910 Died 1997 Works span 1930–1983

Xie Zhiliu: A Master of Shanghai’s Bird-and-Flower Tradition Xie Zhiliu (谢稚柳, 1910–1997) stands as a towering figure in the landscape of modern Chinese art, particularly renowned for his exquisite bird-and-flower paintings and his dedication to preserving the traditions of the Shanghai School. Born Xie Zhi in Wujin (now part of Changzhou), Jiangsu province, he embraced the courtesy name Zhiliu, later adopting Zhuangmusheng (壮暮生) as…

dated works

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1930

first work

1983

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Xie Zhiliu'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 Xie Zhiliu'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.

Xie Zhiliu

1910 – 1997

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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