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Romare Bearden: A Tapestry of American Experience Romare Howard Bearden, born September 2, 1911, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and passing away March 12, 1988, in New York City, was more than just an artist; he was a chronicler of the Black experience in America. His life unfolded as a rich tapestry woven with threads of social work, artistic exploration, and profound personal reflection. From his early years navigating the segregated…
The Lifeline
Scroll through eikyū'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 eikyū'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.
