yamaguchi hōshun
A Life Immersed in Tradition and Transformation Yamaguchi Hōshun, born in Matsushiro, Japan in 1893, was a pivotal figure bridging the gap between traditional Japanese painting – *nihonga* – and the burgeoning influence of Western artistic approaches. His life unfolded during a period of rapid modernization within Japan, a time when the nation grappled with preserving its cultural identity while embracing new global perspectives. Hōs…
The Lifeline
Scroll through yamaguchi hōshun'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 yamaguchi hōshun'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.
