Thursday, April 9, 2009

JAPAN: Shaka triad & Kudara Kannon

Both are covered (briefly) on the Wikipedia page for Horyu-ji (see last class)

Also:

  • Youtube video of the Kudara Kannon replica LINK
  • article on Tori Busshi at Wikipedia LINK
Also useful:
  • Sjoquist, Douglas P. "Identifying Buddhist Images in Japanese Painting and Sculpture." LINK