jakutan shunryū
Jakutan Shunryū (1797 – 1869): The Last Zen Master of Tokugawa Japan Jakutan Shunryū, known as Dokusondōjin, stands as a poignant figure in the twilight years of the Tokugawa shogunate and heralds the dawn of the Meiji era. Born Mikawa Prefecture, he was more than just a monk; he embodied the spirit of traditional Zen Buddhism – meticulous scholarship combined with profound artistic expression—a testament to an era rapidly transformin…
The Lifeline
Scroll through jakutan shunryū'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 jakutan shunryū'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.
