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geppa doin
The Silent Master: Geppa Dōin and the Essence of Bodhidharma Geppa Dōin, born in Tokyo in 1637 and passing away in 1716, remains a quietly profound figure within the pantheon of 17th-century Japanese art. His legacy isn’t one of flamboyant displays or dramatic narratives; rather, it resides in the meticulous execution and deeply considered symbolism of his ink drawings, particularly his iconic depiction of Bodhidharma, the legendary founder of Zen Buddhism. Dōin's work speaks to a contemplative spirit, reflecting the core tenets of his era – a period marked by both intense spiritual seeking…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of geppa doin's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
