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Art of Japan. Chapters 8 & 27. Horyuji Kondo= Golden Hall Nara, Japan Hakuho pd. (680 CE) Place of worship, what religion? Inspired by Chinese architecture: Ceramic tile. think. What are importance's of having a special place to worship? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Art of JapanChapters 8 & 27
Horyuji Kondo= Golden Hall Nara, Japan Hakuho pd. (680 CE) Place of worship, what religion? Inspired by Chinese architecture:
Ceramic tile
think What are importance's of
having a special place to worship?
What are things to consider for a place of ritual worship specifically for Buddhism? The same as Islam? Same for Christianity?
Sacred architecture
360 Degrees
Shaka Triad, by Tori Busshi, in Horyuji kondo, Nara, BRONZE 623
• Stylized folds• elongation• mandorla
Amida Triad, Horyuji kondo, 710
Amida: Pure Land Buddhism: afterlife salvation
Heian Period 794-1185 Esoteric Buddhism (True Word: belief of
enlightenment through contemplation and ritual, mudras: hand signs of Buddha
Pure Land Buddhism: afterlife salvation (Amida)
Celestial architecture
Mudras1. dhyana (meditation)2. dharmachakra (wheel of law, teaching)3. abhaya (do not fear)
Great Buddha Hall, Todaiji, JapanNara Period – 8th cent.
53 Feet
I AM BUDDHA!!
Phoenix Hall, Fujiwara Yorimichi Celestial architecture, how? **Phoenix a symbol of imperial might
Paradise of Amitabha, wall painting, Tang dynasty 8th century
Amida Buddha, Phoenix Hall, Heian Period
Kamakura Period 1185-1332
Introduction to ZEN BUDDHISM
*Shunjobo Chogen (Priest)made of wood
**NATURALISMShogunate: Imperial Family
Amida Descending over the Mountains
Kamakura period 13th century hanging scroll with
ink and colors on silk Pure Land Buddhism
saving power of Amida
hierarchy of scale
COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE TWO IMAGES