aoki mokubei
early life and training aoki mokubei, a renowned japanese painter and potter, was born in kyoto in 1767. he was a student of makuzu chōzō, a prominent artist of the time, and quickly rose to prominence in the edo period. artistic career and achievements aoki mokubei's artistic career was marked by numerous achievements, including his appointment as an artist to the japanese imperial household. he was also one of the major potters of th…
The Lifeline
Scroll through aoki mokubei'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 aoki mokubei'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.
