Yōgetsu
The Life and Identity of Yōgetsu Yōgetsu remains a figure defined more by mystery than by a documented biography. Little is known about his personal history, leaving a void where specific details of his life would typically reside. He operated as a painter, a calligrapher, and a Buddhist monk, roles that suggest a life centered on spiritual discipline and the technical precision of ink. His presence in the historical record is sparse,…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Yōgetsu'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 Yōgetsu'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.