li, yitai
A Voice of Socialist Realism: Exploring the Artistry of Li Yitai Li Yitai (born Shanghai, China, 1944) stands as a prominent figure in contemporary Chinese art, particularly recognized for his unwavering dedication to socialist realism and his masterful execution of woodcut prints. His artistic journey began at Zhejiang Fine Art Academy, where he honed his skills and subsequently ascended to the role of professor, shaping generations of aspiring artists. Beyond academia, Li Yitai’s involvement with organizations like the Zhejiang Printmakers Association and the Chinese Artists Association un…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of li, yitai's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
