kodai no kimi
life and works of kodai no kimi kodai no kimi, a japanese waka poet and noble from the middle heian period, remains an enigma in the realm of art. her dates of birth and death are unknown, but her legacy as one of only five women numbered among the thirty-six poetry immortals endures. artistic contributions many of kodai no kimi's poems are featured in japanese imperial poetry anthologies, including shūi wakashū. her personal poetry co…
The Lifeline
Scroll through kodai no kimi'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 kodai no kimi'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.
