li yaofu
Li Yaofu: A Pioneer of Chan Painting Li Yaofu (c. 1247–1317), a figure shrouded in relative obscurity compared to his contemporaries, stands as one of the most important artists working during the Yuan Dynasty—a period marked by cultural dynamism and artistic innovation following Mongol rule over China. Despite limited biographical details surviving from Chinese records, Li Yaofu’s legacy rests firmly on his singular contribution to C…
The Lifeline
Scroll through li yaofu'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 yaofu'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.
