Introduction to Asian Art
ART HIST 240-0         Professor Sarah E. Fraser
Japanese Temples I
 
  1. Horyuji Temple. Aerial view. Nara, Japan, Asuka Period, ca. 607-711 CE.
  2. Horyuji Temple. Pagoda (Stupa). Nara, Japan, 7th century style, rebuilt early 8th century.
  3. Horyuji Temple. Golden Kondo Hall. Nara, Japan, 7th century style, rebuilt early 8th century.
  4. Horyuji Temple. Shaka Triad, Golden Kondo Hall. Nara, Japan, Asuka Period, d. 623 CE.
  5. Horyuji Temple. Apsara (heavenly musician) on wooden canopy, Golden Kondo Hall. Painted wood. Nara, Japan, Asuka Period, ca. 623 CE.
  6. Horyuji Temple. Apsara (heavenly musician) on wooden canopy, Golden Kondo Hall. Painted wood. Nara, Japan, Asuka Period, ca. 623 CE.
  7. Horyuji Temple. Tamamushi Shine, figures worshipping the Buddha. Painted lacquer. Nara, Japan, Asuka Period, ca. 650 CE.
  8. Yakushi Temple. Yakushi triad, the healing Buddha with Nikko and Gakko bodhisattvas. Nara Period, d. 726 CE.
  9. Yakushi Temple. Detail, Yakushi triad, the healing Buddha with Nikko and Gakko bodhisattvas. Nara Period, d. 726 CE.
  10. Yakushi Temple. Detail, Yakushi triad, the healing Buddha with Nikko and Gakko bodhisattvas. Nara Period, d. 726 CE.
  11. Todaiji Temple. Original plan of Great Hall. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.
  12. Todaiji Temple. Aerial view, original plan of Great Hall. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.
  13. Todaiji Temple. Colossal Vairocana Buddha (Daibutsu). h: 53 ft. Original Patron, Emperor Shomu. Nara, Japan, orig. construction 752 CE, rebuilt 17th century.
  14. Todaiji Temple. Guardian of the North/a Heavenly King of the 4 directions, Bishamonten (Vaisravana). Painted clay. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 750 CE.
  15. Todaiji opening ceremonies. Bodhisattva Seated on a Cloud. Ink/hemp. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.
  16. Todaiji opening ceremonies. Konron Mask for Gigaka performance. Paulownia wood w/ black lacquer finish. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.
  17. Todaiji Temple. Shosoin storehouse. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.
  18. Todaiji Temple. Bag for screen painting stored in Shosoin. Dyed Ramie silk. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.
  19. Todaiji Temple. Kichijoten, painting stored in Shosoin. Ink/color/silk. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.
  20. Byodoin (Phoenix Hall). Fujiwara Michinaga's retreat converted to Amida Hall. Uji, Japan, Heian Period, ca. 1053 CE.
  21. Heike Nokyo, Frontispiece, right side (Lotus Sutra, ch. 24). Handscroll/banner, gold leaf/silver foil/decorated paper w/ ink and color. Japan, d. 1164 CE. Taira family.
  22. Byodoin (Phoenix Hall). Apsara on clouds adorning walls around Amida icon. Painted wood. Uji, Japan, Heian Period, ca. 1053 CE.

  1. Horyuji Temple. Aerial view. Nara, Japan, Asuka Period, ca. 607-711 CE.


  2. Horyuji Temple. Pagoda (Stupa). Nara, Japan, 7th century style, rebuilt early 8th century.


  3. Horyuji Temple. Golden Kondo Hall. Nara, Japan, 7th century style, rebuilt early 8th century.


  4. Horyuji Temple. Shaka Triad, Golden Kondo Hall. Nara, Japan, Asuka Period, d. 623 CE.


  5. Horyuji Temple. Apsara (heavenly musician) on wooden canopy, Golden Kondo Hall. Painted wood. Nara, Japan, Asuka Period, ca. 623 CE.


  6. Horyuji Temple. Apsara (heavenly musician) on wooden canopy, Golden Kondo Hall. Painted wood. Nara, Japan, Asuka Period, ca. 623 CE.


  7. Horyuji Temple. Tamamushi Shine, figures worshipping the Buddha. Painted lacquer. Nara, Japan, Asuka Period, ca. 650 CE.


  8. Yakushi Temple. Yakushi triad, the healing Buddha with Nikko and Gakko bodhisattvas. Nara Period, d. 726 CE.


  9. Yakushi Temple. Detail, Yakushi triad, the healing Buddha with Nikko and Gakko bodhisattvas. Nara Period, d. 726 CE.


  10. Yakushi Temple. Detail, Yakushi triad, the healing Buddha with Nikko and Gakko bodhisattvas. Nara Period, d. 726 CE.


  11. Todaiji Temple. Original plan of Great Hall. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.


  12. Todaiji Temple. Aerial view, original plan of Great Hall. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.


  13. Todaiji Temple. Colossal Vairocana Buddha (Daibutsu). h: 53 ft. Original Patron, Emperor Shomu. Nara, Japan, orig. construction 752 CE, rebuilt 17th century.


  14. Todaiji Temple. Guardian of the North/a Heavenly King of the 4 directions, Bishamonten (Vaisravana). Painted clay. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 750 CE.


  15. Todaiji opening ceremonies. Bodhisattva Seated on a Cloud. Ink/hemp. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.


  16. Todaiji opening ceremonies. Konron Mask for Gigaka performance. Paulownia wood w/ black lacquer finish. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.


  17. Todaiji Temple. Shosoin storehouse. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.


  18. Todaiji Temple. Bag for screen painting stored in Shosoin. Dyed Ramie silk. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.


  19. Todaiji Temple. Kichijoten, painting stored in Shosoin. Ink/color/silk. Nara, Japan, Nara Period, ca. 752 CE.


  20. Byodoin (Phoenix Hall). Fujiwara Michinaga's retreat converted to Amida Hall. Uji, Japan, Heian Period, ca. 1053 CE.


  21. Heike Nokyo, Frontispiece, right side (Lotus Sutra, ch. 24). Handscroll/banner, gold leaf/silver foil/decorated paper w/ ink and color. Japan, d. 1164 CE. Taira family.


  22. Byodoin (Phoenix Hall). Apsara on clouds adorning walls around Amida icon. Painted wood. Uji, Japan, Heian Period, ca. 1053 CE.
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