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TEMA:JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE. Early heian architecture.

Fujiwara architecture. Muromachi architecture.

Moyoyama architecture.

ALUMNA:

ANA VILLACRESES TORRES.

Materia: ingles III.

GRUPO 1QUINTO SEMESTRE

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ARCHITECTUREJAPANESE.

ARCHITECTURE, IMPORTANTSTRUCTURES

The earliest Buddhist structuresstill extant in Japan, and theoldest wooden buildings in theFar East are found at the Hry-

ji to the southwest of Nara. Firstbuilt in the early 7th century asthe private temple of CrownPrince Shtoku, it consists of 41independent buildings.

The most important ones, themain worship hall, or Kond

(Golden Hall).

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EARLY HEIANARCHITECTURE.

The capital was moved toHeian-Kyou (Kyototoday). During this time

the Kamakura Shogunateruled and wereresponsible for bringingBuddhism to Japan.Buddhism influence.Most Heian sculpturefeatured thick drapery

folds in a style calledhompa-shiki, or rollingwave as well asrestrained emotion.

Early heian period.(794 1185)

Early Heian Sculpture of

Ryoben Sojo

Created between 794-897

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FUJIWARAARCHITECTURE.

The Fujiwara added onthe Amida Hall totemples. Amida halls

were two L shapedstructures on both sidesof a rectangularbuilding with an Amidastatue inside thebuilding. These temples

were constructed onthe edge of an artificialpond.

Hou-ou-dou of Byoudouin

Temple southeast of Kyoto

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Byodoin_Phoenix_Hall_Uji_2009.jpg

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MUROMACHIARCHITECTURE.

The Muromachi period started when the Ashikag clan took control of theshogunate and moved its headquarters to Kyoto

A profound change in Japanese culture happened during this period. TheMuromachi period was economically and artistically.

Cultural change:

Trends of the Kamakura period came to an end and culturalexpression took on a more aristocratic, elitist character

Religious change:

Zen Buddhism was introduced for the second time in Japan

the muromachi period ( 1338- 15 73).

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MOYOYAMAARCHITECTURE.

Four decades long; period of warfarebetween feudal barons, eventually peacewas restored

Momoyama means Peach Hill which

refers to where Toyotomi built his castle inKyoto

Art style characterized as robust,opulent,and dynamic

Strong use of gold on architecture,paintings, garments, and furnishings

Meanwhile, there was a counter-aestheticinfluence from the military elite,

encouraging rusticsimplicity Foreign influence became more prevalent

Arrival of European merchants

momoyama period ( 1573- 1603)

Left: Picture ofthe actual

panels