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Shōzan Gen’Yō
A Princess’s Brush: The Life and Art of Shōzan Gen’yō Shōzan Gen’yō, born Ake no Miya Mitsuko in 1634, was far more than a member of the Japanese imperial family. She emerged as a significant artist, poet, and religious leader during the Edo period, embodying a unique confluence of courtly refinement and profound spiritual dedication. As the eighth daughter of Emperor Go-Mizunoo, her early life unfolded within the intricate world of K…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Shōzan Gen’Yō'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 Shōzan Gen’Yō'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.
