Heian Shrine

Title

Heian Shrine

Publisher

Lawrence Technological University

Date Created

September 11, 2015

Alternative Title or Name

Heian Jingū

Creator2

O’Connor, Thomas (photograph)

Work Type

Single Built Works

Date

April, 1972

Work Location

Japan (nation)
Kyoto (inhabited place)

Style/Period

Heian

Subject

covered bridges
shrines (structures)
Shinto

Description

View of covered bridge at Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. "Heian Jingu was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of moving the capital to Heiankyo (present day Kyoto). The large compound consists of an approximately two-thirds scale reproduction of the third great Hall of State (Daigokunden), constructed in 1072 on the original palace grounds. The impressive structures, surrounded on three sides by connected gardens, provide a glimpse of some of the characteristics of a Heian Period Shinden style complex,"--The Art of the Japanese Garden, by David Young, Michiko Young.

Material/Medium

wood (plant material)

Reproduction Type

jpeg

ID Number

LTU-TOJ-993