yi kyu-bo
Yi Kyu-Bo: A Poet Amidst Turbulent Times Yi Kyu-Bo (이규보; hanja: 李奎報; 1168–1241) stands as one of the most celebrated figures in Korean literary history, a beacon of artistic brilliance amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Koryo Dynasty. Born around 1168 in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province – though precise birth records remain elusive – Yi Kyu-Bo’s life was inextricably linked to the political upheavals that defined his era, shaping both his…
The Lifeline
Scroll through yi kyu-bo'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 yi kyu-bo'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.
