chapter 8 the art of japan
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Chapter 8 The Art of Japan. Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Fushimi, Kyoto built in 711. A view of sakura-mon or ro-mon (the main gate) through a large torii. Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Fushimi, Kyoto built in 711. Giant Shinto Gate (Torii) Kyoto, Japan. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Chapter 8
The Art of Japan
Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Fushimi, Kyoto built in 711. A view of sakura-mon or ro-mon (the main gate) through a large torii.
Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Fushimi, Kyoto built in 711.
Giant Shinto Gate (Torii)
Kyoto, Japan
Horyuji Kondo (Golden Hall)
Nara, Japan, Early Nara Period, ca. 680
Tori Busshi
Shaka Triad
Horyuji Kondo
Nara, Japan
Asuka Period, 623
Bronze
5’ 9 ½” High
Taizokai (Womb World)
Of
Royal Mandara
Toji, Kyoto, Japan
Early Heian Period
Second Half of the 9th Century
Hanging Scroll, Color on Silk
6’ x 5’ 5/8”
Toji Temple in Kyoto, Japan
This five-storied pagoda, or "goju-no-to", is the tallest in Japan, at 180 feet. Toji temple was established in 794, and this pagoda dates back to 1695. Toji temple established the Shingon sect of Buddhism in Japan.
Yakushi Nyorai, with Sunlight (Suryaprabha, Radiant Sun) and Moonlight (Candraprabha, Radiant Moon) Bodhisattvas. Yakushi Nyorai is supported by his
12 Yaksas; Generals in his army. Toji: Shingon Buddhist Temple, in Kyoto
Yaksas Generals
Scene from Minori Chapter, Tale of Gengi
Late Heian Period, First half of 12th Century
Hand Scroll, Ink and Color on Paper
8 5/8” High
Detail of the Flying Storehouse, from The Legends of Mount Shigi
Late Heian Period, Late 12th Century
Hand Scroll, Ink and Colors on Paper
1’ ½” High
Detail of the priest Shunjobo Chogen
Todaiji, Nara, Japan
Kamakura Period
Early 12th Century
Painted Cypress Wood
2’ 8 3/8” High
Detail of The Burning of Sanjo Palace
Kamakura Period
13th Century
Hand Scroll, Ink and Colors on Paper
1’ 4 ½” High
The Night Attack on the Sanjo PalaceKamakura Period, second half of the 13th century
Osaka Castle, Osaka Japan begun 1583
Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan
Osaka Castle, Osaka Japan