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Ike Taiga

1723 – 1776

Ike Taiga
Early Modern
Early Modern

Ike Taiga

Born 1723 Died 1776 Works span 1734–1770

Ike no Taiga: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Edo Period Landscape Painting Ike no Taiga (1723-1776) stands as a monumental figure within the *bunjinga* tradition—a uniquely Japanese form of literati painting that flourished during the Edo period. More than just an artist, he embodied the spirit of his time, skillfully blending classical Chinese aesthetics with groundbreaking experimental techniques to produce works that continue…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1734
first work
1770
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Ike Taiga'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 Ike Taiga'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.