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A Pioneer Bridging Worlds: The Life and Art of Xu Beihong Xu Beihong, born Xu Shoukang in 1895 in the tranquil town of Yixing, Jiangsu province, stands as a monumental figure in 20th-century Chinese art. His life was a compelling narrative of artistic evolution, dedicated to forging a new path for Chinese painting—one that harmoniously blended the rich traditions of his homeland with the innovations of Western art. From humble beginni…
Scroll through Xu Beihong'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Xu Beihong's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.
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