Li Gonglin
The Refined Brush of Li Gonglin: A Legacy of Song Dynasty Scholarship Li Gonglin, formally known as Longmian Jushi (meaning “Old Man with the Dragon Face”), and bearing the style name Boshi, stands as a towering figure in the landscape of Chinese painting during the Northern Song dynasty. Born sometime around 1009 – the exact date remains elusive – his life coincided with a period of immense cultural flourishing, yet also one marked b…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Li Gonglin'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Li Gonglin'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.