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A Life Immersed in Tradition: The World of Yamaguchi Sekkei Yamaguchi Sekkei, a name resonating with the delicate balance of power and serenity within Japanese art, was born around 1644 – though some records suggest 1648 or even 1649 – in Kyoto during the flourishing middle Edo period. His full name, Yamaguchi Sōsetsu, reveals a life deeply intertwined with artistic lineage and dedication. While precise details of his early family lif…
The Lifeline
Scroll through yamaguchi sōsetsu'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 sōsetsu'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.
