yorosu tetsugorō
early life and artistic pursuits yorosu tetsugorō, a trailblazer in japanese art, was born in morioka, japan in 1885. his life's work would later be characterized by an audacious introduction of avant-garde trends, particularly cubism, into the realm of japanese yōga (western-style) painting during the early 20th century. artistic contributions and innovations tetsugorō's artistic journey was marked by a series of bold experiments. he…
The Lifeline
Scroll through yorosu tetsugorō'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 yorosu tetsugorō'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.
