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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 f…
The Lifeline
Scroll through geppa doin'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 geppa doin'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.
