Zhang Zeduan
The Life of Zhang Zeduan To understand the trajectory of Chinese painting, one must look back to the life of Zhang Zeduan. Born in 1085 in Zhucheng, he was a native of Dongwu who operated during a volatile era of Chinese history. His lifespan, spanning from 1085 to 1145, coincided with the transitional period between the Northern Song and the Southern Song dynasties. This was a time of significant political and social shifts, yet Zhan…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Zhang Zeduan'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Zhang Zeduan'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.