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annami-dabutsu

annami-dabutsu

Works span 1210–1210

Kaikei: The Gentle Sculptor of Nara’s Golden Age Kaikei (快慶), born around 1183 and died circa 1236, stands as one of Japan's most revered sculptors from the Kamakura period—a time marked by profound religious fervor and artistic innovation. Alongside his brother Unkei, he formed a formidable duo within Kōkei’s workshop, shaping the visual landscape of Nara and establishing a distinctive aesthetic that continues to inspire admiration c…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through annami-dabutsu'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups annami-dabutsu'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.