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eiraku hozen
eiraku hozen: A Master of Kyoto Ceramics and Symbolism eiraku hozen (1795-1854), also known as Zengoro, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese ceramics and painting. Born into the esteemed eiraku zengoro lineage—a family renowned for its dedication to kyo-yaki, or Kyoto style ceramic art—hozen’s life was inextricably linked with the traditions of his time, shaping him into one of Japan's most influential artistic voices…
The Lifeline
Scroll through eiraku hozen'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 eiraku hozen'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.
