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shiba sonojo

1664 – 1726

shiba sonojo
Early Modern
Early Modern

shiba sonojo

Born 1664 Died 1726 Works span 1696–1696

early life and literary pursuits shiba sonojo, a japanese zen poet, lived from 1664 to 1726, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world with her profound haiku compositions. her life, though shrouded in mystery, is intricately linked with that of matsuo bashō, a prominent figure in japanese literature, with whom she shared a deep and meaningful correspondence. artistic expression and style shiba sonojo's poetry is characterized by…

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1696
first work
1696
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through shiba sonojo'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 shiba sonojo'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.