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

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