yao shou
early life and influences yao shou, a prominent figure in chinese art, was born in 1422 in china. little is known about his early life, but it is evident that he was heavily influenced by the prevalent artistic styles of his time, including the works of wu zhen, a renowned artist and poet. artistic style and notable works yao shou's work is characterized by its serene landscapes, majestic rocks, delicate flowers, and branches of cedar…
The Lifeline
Scroll through yao shou'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 yao shou'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.
