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The Dawn of a New Aesthetic: Exploring the World of a 1920s Artist The decade of the 1920s wasn’t merely a period; it was an explosion – an eruption of creativity, rebellion, and a profound shift in how art reflected and engaged with the world. Emerging from the shadows of the First World War, artists sought to dismantle established traditions and forge entirely new paths, driven by a desire to capture the dynamism and anxieties of a…
The Lifeline
Scroll through zao wou-ki'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 zao wou-ki'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.
