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xiang shengmo

1597 - 1658

xiang shengmo
Early Modern
Early Modern

xiang shengmo

Born 1597 Died 1658

Xiang Shengmo: A Ming Dynasty Master of Serene Landscapes Xiang Shengmo (項聖謨), born around 1597 and died in 1658, stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of Ming Dynasty landscape painting—a genre deeply rooted in Daoist philosophy and characterized by its pursuit of spiritual harmony. His artistic legacy resides primarily in his masterful depictions of mountains and water scenes, imbued with an understated elegance that reflects Wen Zhengming’s influence and embodies the core tenets of Shanshui (山水學) aesthetics. Early Life & Family Background: Xiang Shengmo hailed from Xiushui (now…

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An Interactive Constellation

The Subject Atlas

A chart of xiang shengmo'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.

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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

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