Todaiji
Title
Todaiji
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
August 3, 2015
Creator2
O’Connor, Thomas (photograph)
Work Type
Single Built Works
Date
April, 1972
Work Location
Japan (nation)
Nara (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Japanese architecture styles
Subject
temples (buildings)
Description
Exterior view of stone walkway between buildings and body of water at the Todaiji Temple precinct in Nara, Japan. "A third feature reflected the Japanese cultural outlook in being conservative decorators. Chinese Buddhist temples were often ornately decorated with eaves and columns painted in bright base colors. The Japanese rendered the temples in polished bare wood finish to emphasize natural simplicity. In any event, certain types of wood (such as cypress) are weather-resistant in both hot and cold climates, therefore does not require painting for surface protection,"--Japanese architecture & temple structure, Leon Z. Lee, 8/13/2003 from the Association for Asian Research website.
Material/Medium
wood (plant material)
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
LTU-TOJ-090
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