kamei tōbei, kamei genbei (kamei gengei)
Kamei Tobei (1901-1977): A Kyoto Sosaku Hanga Pioneer Kamei Tobei, born Eiichi Takamatsu in 1901, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese floral and bird printmaking—specifically within the influential Sosaku Hanga movement. His artistic journey began with formal training at Kyoto Kaiga Semmon Gakko, where he honed his skills under luminaries like Kawabata Ryūshi and Yamada Kōun, absorbing the foundational principles of…
The Lifeline
Scroll through kamei tōbei, kamei genbei (kamei gengei)'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 kamei tōbei, kamei genbei (kamei gengei)'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.
