toba sōjō
early life and spiritual pursuits toba sōjō, also known as kakuyū, was a japanese artist-monk born in 1053, son of minamoto no takakuni. he became a high priest of tendai buddhism and ascended to the position of the 48th zasu (head priest) of the tendai sect in 1138. artistic contributions toba sōjō is renowned for his works in both buddhist art and satirical cartoon. a confirmed example of his work includes fudōmyō'ō-ritsuzō at daigo-ji, an important cultural property of japan, showcasing his mastery over diverse artistic mediums. notable works and collections prince shōtoku at age sixteen…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of toba sōjō's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
