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Teisai Hokuba: A Pioneer of Edo Period Landscape and Portraiture Teisai Hokuba (1771-1844), a name perhaps less familiar than some of his contemporaries, stands as a remarkably influential figure in the history of Japanese art. Born Arisaka Gorohachi during the late Edo period, he rose from humble origins – initially a minor retainer – to become one of the most celebrated and innovative artists of his time, particularly renowned for h…
The Lifeline
Scroll through teisai hokuba'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 teisai hokuba'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.
