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Jinwu

1633 – 1681

Jinwu
Early Modern
Early Modern

Jinwu

Born 1633 Died 1681 Works span 1666–1666

Jinwu (1633–1681): The Poet Painter of Lingnan Jinwu, whose real name was Shi Jinwu, stands as a pivotal figure in 17th-century Chinese art and calligraphy, particularly within the Lingnan School—a movement that redefined artistic expression during a period of significant cultural transformation. Born in Guangdong Province (modern China), his early life remains shrouded in relative obscurity, yet he emerged as a master craftsman whose…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Jinwu'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 Jinwu'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.