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Chou Wen-chu: Echoes of the Tang in Monochrome The world of classical Chinese painting often feels like a vast, shimmering ocean, filled with legendary figures and elusive works. Among those whose names remain somewhat veiled in mystery is Chou Wen-chu – also known as Zhou Wenju – a painter who flourished during the turbulent Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907–960). Born in Jurong, China, around 942, his life was inextricably…
The Lifeline
Scroll through chou wen-chu'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups chou wen-chu'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.
