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A Life Immersed in Zen: The Art of Taiji Higashi (Fūgai Honkō) Taiji Higashi, revered also by his name Fūgai Honkō, emerges as a compelling figure bridging the realms of spiritual practice and artistic expression within 19th-century Japan. Born in 1779 in Aichi Prefecture, his life unfolded within the rigorous discipline of Sōtō Zen Buddhism, ultimately shaping not only his personal journey but also the distinctive character of his ar…
The Lifeline
Scroll through taiji higashi'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 taiji higashi'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.
