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yuan dynasty

1271 – 1368

yuan dynasty
Late Medieval
Late Medieval

yuan dynasty

Born 1271 Died 1368 Works span 1300–1368

The Yuan Dynasty’s Artistic Legacy: Exploring the Art of Kublai Khan and His Contemporaries The Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368), established by Kublai Khan, represents a singular moment in Chinese history – the first time a foreign power successfully ruled over all of China. This transformative era witnessed an unprecedented fusion of Mongol and Han Chinese cultures, profoundly impacting artistic expression and shaping the trajectory of Chin…

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dated works
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first work
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last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through yuan dynasty'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 yuan dynasty'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.