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toba sōjō

1053 – 1140

toba sōjō
High Medieval
High Medieval

toba sōjō

Born 1053 Died 1140

early life and spiritual pursuits toba sōjō, also known as kakuyū, was a japanese artist-monk born in 1053, son of minamoto no takakuni. he became a high priest of tendai buddhism and ascended to the position of the 48th zasu (head priest) of the tendai sect in 1138. artistic contributions toba sōjō is renowned for his works in both buddhist art and satirical cartoon. a confirmed example of his work includes fudōmyō'ō-ritsuzō at daigo-…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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