Ogata Kōrin
Ogata Kōrin: A Master of the Rinpa School Ogata Kōrin (1658-1716) stands as a pivotal figure in Japanese art history, a master whose vibrant paintings and innovative designs profoundly shaped the Rinpa school. Born into a wealthy merchant family dedicated to textiles in Kyoto, Kōrin’s artistic journey was one of late blossoming, transforming him from a youthful dilettante into a celebrated artist renowned for his breathtaking byōbu folding screens and exquisite depictions of nature. His legacy endures not only through his iconic works but also through his influence on generations of artist…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of Ogata Kōrin'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.
