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Katsushika Hokusai: A Master of the Floating World Born Tokitarō in 1760, Katsushika Hokusai remains one of Japan’s most beloved and profoundly influential artists. More than just a woodblock printmaker, he was a restless innovator, a keen observer of his time, and a master who seamlessly blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with burgeoning European influences. His life spanned nearly nine decades, a period marked by immense artist…
The Lifeline
Scroll through franz skarbina'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 franz skarbina'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.
