Buddhist Art in Japan

Japanese Buddhist art Buddhism played an important role in the development of Japanese art during the 6th and 16th centuries. Along with the arrival of Buddhist scriptures and Buddhist scriptures, Buddhist art and religion came to Japan from China. In the age of the sixth century, the Emperor of the 8th century and the Emperor of the Omom of the Nara era encouraged Buddhist art. In the early days of the Heian period, Buddhist art and architecture have great influence on traditional Shinto art, Buddhist paintings have become popular in wealthy classes.

In Japan, in 548 converted to Buddism, Buddhist art began to develop. Some of Asuka's tiles, the first era after this country moved to Buddhism, realistically express the wonderful classical style, sufficient Greek dress, and the physical characteristics of Greek Buddhist art Did. The performance of Buddhist art became very diverse. However, many elements of Greek Buddhist art, such as the inspiration of Hercules behind Nio's patron saint in front of a Japanese Buddhist temple, or Buddha statues reminiscent of Greek art such as the statue of Kamakura, But it still exists

This course will introduce the art and architecture of temples / monasteries in Japan. Temple / monastery is an important religious environment that has a long-term impact on architecture and visual art, regardless of the center of the monastery, the private spiritual chapel, or the urban people. Learn about the architecture and art of the place chosen from the 8th century, such as Horyuji, Todaiji, Byodoin, Sanjusangen-do, Daitokuji, and consider the religious history and art history. We pay close attention to broader topics. This course will also examine elite sponsorship, popular pilgrimage from the 19th century to the 20th century, and dissemination of religious idols in art museums and individual collections.