TERM 1 DEFINITION 1
Horyu-ji- Buddhist temple complex ne ar Nara, Japan (670 A.D.)-
oldest wooden structure-prince shod oku commisioned horyuji.-
buddhism was introduced by Baekie p eople from Korean
Peninsula. And promoted by ruling cla ss for their own purpose in
japan-embraces architectural influe nces ranging from eastern han
to northern wei of china.-Pagoda not allowed to climb up, so like
indian stupa.
TERM 2 DEFINITION 2
Shaka Triad- gilded-bronz e group of Buddhist statues by Tori
Busshi in kondo at Horyu-ji (623 A.D.) ( Fig. 22.5)-severe immobile
quality of body->long skirt like a water fall, animation indicated, by
the flame patterns in the outer bord er also;above head, flames of
wisdom-inscription in the back->princ e shotoku.-reflects the
mature wei style in china during the first quarter of 6th c. strong
plasticity of the imges transmitted int o love of linear patterns,-
body not revealed anymore,instead, focus on drapery, intended to
be viewed in the front, not volumatri c
TERM 3 DEFINITION 3
yuemedono(hall of dreams) kannon detail-Kannon - Kuanyin
in Chinese, Avalokitesvara in Sanskrit: bodhisattva of
compassion and mercy-
TERM 4 DEFINITION 4
yumedono kannon
TERM 5 DEFINITION 5
ise niku-fences-unpainted wooden structure-long narrow
stone vasin filled with water for rinsing the mouth and hands.
(or clear water in the river)-fence, wooden fence of the
enclosure, impossible to see thru.-accessible only through
gates in the center of the short side and only for the shrine
priests and imperial family.-two treasure house behind
