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guo xi

1090

guo xi

guo xi

Died 1090 Works span 1072–1080

Early Life and Education Guo Xi (郭熙), born around 1020 in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, emerged from a family steeped in Confucian scholarship—a tradition that profoundly shaped his artistic sensibilities. His father was a respected official, fostering an environment where intellectual pursuits were valued alongside moral virtue. Guo Xi’s education encompassed classical studies and calligraphy, equipping him with the foundational…

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1072
first work
1080
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through guo xi'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups guo xi'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.