Tag: Buddhism
Religious structure through the eastern and western gaze
Written By: Momo Otieno and Luckmann Pierre Religious structures and temples worldwide testify to the cultures and deities they represent….
Depictions of the Buddha throughout Different Cultures and Time Periods
Brooke McLoughlin Introduction The research question that I discussed during my exploration for my final project was how the depiction…
Torii Gates in Japan and Japanese Religion
By Natalia Hall and Mia Webb What was the original purpose of the torii gate and how has it changed…
Hitogami in Japanese Art
As I explored Asian art this semester, I became very interested in handscrolls and portraiture. My curiosity grew when our…
Religious Narrative Along the Silk Road
The Cult of Bacchus (Dionysus), also known as the Villa of Mysteries–is a large-scale mural with scenes believed to be…
The Japanese Dragon in Art and Mythology
Overview What is a Japanese dragon? What makes a Japanese dragon different from other Eastern dragons? Is there truly a…
Chashitsu: Role of Buddhist Zen Spatial Qualities in Shaping Japanese Tea Rooms
Overview The goal of this project is to thoroughly analyze the characteristics, development, and fundamental relationship between Zen Buddhism and…
Japan’s “Golden Age”
The Heian Period was Japan’s “Golden Age”. A period where Japan began to shift away from Chinese influence and started…
Bamiyan: Buddhist Art
The Bamiyan Valley is a small town located between the mountains of the Hindu Kush in the center of Afghanistan….
Painted Mandalas: In and Out of Context
Mandalas are symbolic diagrams used to represent the universe within Hinduism and Buddhism. These diagrams have little medium restriction, appearing…
TIBET: RITUAL OBJECTS
Author: Ramon Carrillo Martinez Overview When people think of works of art, they gravitate toward paintings, sculptures, and architecture. Although…
The Evolution of Holy Men in Buddhist Art
For my chapter, I chose to study the diffusion of Buddhist art throughout Asia. My selected images clearly show how…
Tibetan Mandalas: Educational Tools of Worship
Henry Binder’s AHI 104 Final covering Tibetan Mandalas, exploring the visual motif as a means of religious instruction.
Azuchi-Momoyama castles: Opulence, Religion and Defense.
Introduction In 2019 I traveled to Germany and Austria and visited famous castles. I was amazed by their grandiosity which…
Japanese Zen Gardens During the Muromachi Period
The Zen gardens of the Muromachi period (1336-1573) in Japan are ones of beauty, peace, and tranquility. The creation of…
Art & Architecture Within the Period of Peace
Preceded by the Early Heian Period, the Late Heian Period occurred from 894-1186. The flourishing of art, architecture, literature, and…
Bamiyan: Analyzing Buddhist Art
built around 618 CE during the Hephthalites reign. Also called Salsal = male figure Fully destructed on 2001 by Taliban…
Mandalas: Portals to Enlightenment
how mandalas are used in visualization practices
Portals and Paths in Japanese Religious Architecture
Exhibit Overview The exhibition Portals and Path in Japanese Religious Architecture examines how religion, sacred places, beliefs influence architecture. This…
Identifying The Eighteen Lohan of Buddhist Temples
Nefertari Pierre-Louis Overview The sacred temples of China, Korea, Japan and Tibet are spiritual spaces which house the beautifully sculpted…
The Art of Dunhuang Reimagined: Suh Yong’s Modernization of Tradition
Overview Suh Yong, born in 1962, is a Japanese artist who spent years studying Buddhist art in the Mogao Caves…
Japan: Reflected in Water Throughout Time
Lucy Buchanan Overview This exhibition looks at works of Japanese art that feature images reflected in water. Each piece uses…
The Architecture of Japanese Buddhist Temples
Natalie Solari Overview: This exhibition takes a closer look at the main buildings of five Japanese Temple Complexes. Temples are…
Everything Changes in Japanese Art
Ramon Carrillo Martinez Overview This exhibition examines five images that showcase correlation between the Buddhist universal truth of impermanence—that “Everything…
Wang Qingsong: Buddhist Imagery in a Contemporary Consumerist World
Isabella Sorrenti Overview This exhibition explores the way in which Chinese artist Wang Qingsong (b.1966) portrays Buddhist ideology and imagery…
Man-made Nature
One of the most technologically advanced nations in the world, Japan, holds some of the most historic and cultural structures…
日本、月本: Depictions of the Moon in Japanese Color Woodcuts
An exploration of moon imagery in Japanese color woodcuts.
Stones in Japanese Gardens
Stones are essential building materials and have been widely used. Stones are static and abiotic objects; however, humans can view…
Art in Japanese Mythology
Art in Japanese folklores, legends and myths.
Buddhist Art at the Smithsonian
Onna Gott Overview: A look into Buddhist art. For my midterm exhibition I chose to focus on Buddhist sculptures. Now…
Nikkō Tōshō-gū: A Realm of Peace
Paeten Parker The Nikko Tosho-gu shrine is “home” to the Japanese Tokugawa shogunate who ruled Japan for many years. Tokugawa…
Phoenix Hall in Boyodo-in
Subject: ArchitectureTitle: Phoenix Hall Temple in BodyoCreation date: 998Author: Martin Falbisoner,Photo Taken: Nov 18 2016 Phoenix Hall is the main…
Language of Heaven
Creator: Suh Yong Title: Language of Heaven Date: 2002 Work Type: Painting Material: loess, pigment, mixed media and gold foil…
Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, “Temple of the Golden Pavilion”)
Temple of Golden Pavilion Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto(5,312 × 2,988 pixels, file size: 4.89 MB, MIME type: image/jpeg)Image Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Golden_pavilion,_Kinkakuji.jpgImage Author: OndranessDate:…
Lohan 2
Title: Lohan 2Artist: Unidentified Location: New London, Connecticut Culture: Chinese Medium: Ivory Sculpture Dimensions: —Repository: Connecticut College Description: Lohan 2 can be seen…
Shakyamuni Buddha in a full shrine
Title: Shakyamuni Buddha in a full shrine Date: late 18th- early 19th century Artist: Unknown (created in Mongolia) Medium/Material: Silver,…
Eleven Headed Avalokiteshvara
Title: Eleven Headed Avalokiteshvara Material/medium: Gilt copper; pigments; base plate loose; engraved with double vajra; contents inside Date: Qing dynasty,…
Gautama Buddha
Creator: Unknown Title: Gautama Buddha Culture: Tibet Work Type: Buddhist Sculpture Material: Gilded copper with pigment Date: 14th Century Measurements:…
Lama, possibly Jangkya Rolway Dorje (1717-1786) or one of the Panchen Lamas
Title: Lama, possibly Jangkya Rolway Dorje or one of the Panchen Lamas Date: Second half of 18th or early 19th centuryArtist: UnknownLocation:…
Katsura Villa’s Tsuchibashi and Onrin-do
Title: Katsura RikyuPhotographer: KimonBerlinMedium: image/jpegDate: 25 November 2008Dimensions: 3,504 x 2,336 pixelsTaken from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Katsura_Rikyu_(3264703616).jpg Description: This is a photograph of…
Gautama Buddha
Gautama BuddhaTibet, Central TibetGilded copper with pigment14th centuryH x W x D: 45 x 34 x 27 cm (17 11/16…
Gautama Buddha
Title: Gautama Buddha Date: 14th Century Medium: Gilded copper with pigment Dimensions: H x W x D: 45 x 34…
Lohan
Eddie Pistorino Label: Head and bust of a Luohan (Arhat), fragment Ming dynasty, 1368-1644ChinaIronH x W x D: 56.3 x…
Gautama Buddha
Title: Gautama BuddhaDate: 14th century Artist: Unknown (created in Central Tibet)Medium/Material: Gilded Copper with pigmentDescription: There are many distinctive visual…
Vashudhara, Goddess of Abundance
Title: Vashudhara, Goddess of AbundanceArtist: UnknownLocation: Washington, D.C.Culture: NepalMedium: Gilt copper with semi-precious stones and traces of vermilionDimensions: H x…
The Head of a Buddha
Creator: UnknownMedium: Bronze, glass, mother of pearlDate: the Ayutthaya period. ca, 1700; 18th centuryCulture: ThaiRepository: Freer Gallery of art, Smithsonian, National Museum…
Maitreya, the Future Buddha
Title: Maitreya, the Future Buddha Medium: Gilt copper, turquoise Dimensions: H x W: 70 x 40.5 cm (27 9/16 x…
Two Assemblies from Cave 224
TITLE: Two Assemblies from Cave 224DATE: 4-6TH CenturyMEDIUM: Gypsum plaster with pigmentDIMENSIONS: H x W: 85.1 x 76.2 cm (33…
