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Sengai Gibon
Sengai Gibon (1750–1837): The Poet of Simplicity Sengai Gibon, a Japanese monk of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, stands apart from many of his contemporaries as an artist who prioritized profound philosophical contemplation alongside exquisite artistic execution. Born in Nagata, Japan, around 1750, he lived a life dedicated to spiritual practice and quietly revolutionized the landscape of Edo period (1603–1867) sumi-e painting wit…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Sengai Gibon'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Sengai Gibon'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.
