History Buddhist temples in Japan

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ichijō-ji s pagoda example of wayō style



the architecture of buddhist temples, of structure, has changed , developed on centuries. however, while particular details may vary, general themes , styles have strong similarities , common origins.


the mentioned hōryū-ji 1 of first buddhist temples built in japan. primary structures represent style current in 6th century sui dynasty china. kondō (golden hall) double-roofed structure, supported thick, strong pillars, , giving feeling of boldness , weight.


most buddhist temples in japan belong 1 of 4 main styles:



wayō - style developed in art , architecture in japan during heian period esoteric sects tendai , shingon on basis of contemporary chinese architecture. called distinguish imported chinese styles, in architecture characterized simplicity, refrain ornamentation, use of natural timber , in general plain materials.
daibutsuyō - japanese religious architectural style emerged in late 12th or 13th century on basis of contemporary chinese architecture. introduced priest chōgen, grandiose , monumental style based on song dynasty architecture , antithesis of simple , traditional wayō style. nandaimon @ tōdai-ji , amida hall @ jōdo-ji extant examples of style.
zenshūyō - style takes name creator, buddhist zen sect, , emerged in late 12th or 13th century on basis of contemporary chinese architecture. zenshūyō called karayō (唐様, chinese style) but, daibutsu style, rechristened Ōta hirotarō, 20th-century scholar. characteristics earthen floors, decorative curved pent roofs (mokoshi) , pronouncedly curved main roofs, cusped windows (katōmado) , paneled doors. typical of style main hall (butsuden), has 1 story seems have 2 because of presence of covered pent roof called mokoshi.
setchūyō - architectural style born in japan during muromachi period fusion of elements 3 preceding styles, wayō, daibutsuyō , zen yō. exemplified main hall @ kakurin-ji. combination of wayō , daibutsuyō in particular became frequent classed separately scholars under name shin-wayō (新和様, new wayō).




^ fletcher & cruickshank 1996, p=737
^ nishi & hozumi 1996, p=20
^ fletcher & cruickshank 1996, p=738
^ young & young 2007, p=44






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