PALACES AND SHRINES Heian Period The temples erected

PALACES AND SHRINES Heian Period -The temples erected in this era were built in the mountains. - The irregular topography of these sites forced Japanese architects to rethink the problems of temple construction. - Cypress-bark roofs replace ceramic tile. - Wood planks replace earthen floors. - Separate worship area for the general public was added in front of the main sanctuary. The Nageiredo in the temple of the Mitoku-san in Tottori Prefecture, Japan: Art, Architecture & Interior Byōdō-in Temple is one of the few surviving examples of Heian era (7941185) architecture left in Japan.

PALACES AND SHRINES Kamakura Period (1185 -1333) Muromachi Period (1336 -1573) Japan: Art, Architecture & Interior Japanese architecture with influence of the Chinese style are developed into 2 categories: 1. 2. Daibutsu-Style Zen-Style DAIBUTSUYŌ/ DAIBUTSU STYLE (Great Buddha Style) - Japanese religious architectural style - emerged in the late 12 th or early 13 th century. - based on Song Dynasty architecture and was the antithesis of the simple and traditional wayō style. - The Nandaimon at Tōdai-ji and the Amida Hall at Jōdoji are the only extant examples of this style. Jododo of Jōdo-ji in Ono, Hyogo prefecture. This architecture in Daibutsu style that is combining design of Japan and China. It was built in 1194. The existing Nandaimon (Great South Gate) is a reconstruction of end-12 th century based on Song Dynasty style.