motooki, kyūma, shōken, soshin
Kyūma (Watanabe Shikō): A Master of Dolls and Scrolls in the Rinpa School Born in Kyoto during the late Edo period, Kyūma, also known as Motooki or Watanabe Shikō, stands as a pivotal figure within the vibrant tapestry of the Rinpa school of Japanese painting. His life spanned from 1683 to 1755, a time of immense artistic and social transformation in Japan. Unlike many artists of his era who rigidly adhered to established traditions,…
The Lifeline
Scroll through motooki, kyūma, shōken, soshin'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 motooki, kyūma, shōken, soshin'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.