yamaguchi-sekkei, manzan-dohaku
Yamaguchi Sekkei (Manzan Dohaku): A Legacy of Zen Practice and Artistic Expression Yamaguchi Sekkei, known as Manzan Dohaku (卍山道白), was a pivotal figure in the early Edo period (1635-1715) Japanese Soto Buddhist tradition. Born in Hiroshima Prefecture, he initially pursued monastic life under the guidance of Dohan Issen at Ryuko-ji Temple, embarking on a journey that would ultimately solidify his role as a reformer and artist deeply c…
The Lifeline
Scroll through yamaguchi-sekkei, manzan-dohaku'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 yamaguchi-sekkei, manzan-dohaku'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.