li fangying
Li Fangying (Qiu Zhong): A Master of Plum Blossom and Serene Landscapes Li Fangying, also known as Qiu Zhong, was a pivotal figure in 18th-century Chinese art, born in the Tongzhou district of China in 1695 and passing away in 1755. His legacy rests primarily on his exquisite paintings, particularly his celebrated depictions of blossoming plum blossoms alongside serene landscapes imbued with profound symbolism. He wasn’t merely a pai…
The Lifeline
Scroll through li fangying'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 li fangying'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.
