Heian Shrine
Title
Heian Shrine
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
November 9, 2015
Creator
Heian Jingū
Creator2
O’Connor, Thomas (photograph)
Creator Nationality
Japanese
Work Type
Single Built Works
Date
April, 1972
Work Location
Japan (nation)
Kyoto (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Heian
Subject
guesthouses (dwellings)
shrines (structures)
Shinto
Description
Detail view of one side of Shobikan or guesthouse in the East Garden at Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. "A guesthouse, Shobikan, located on the west shore of the pond, was also moved from Kyoto Gosho for the use of high-ranking guests. Viewed from across the pond, the guesthouse and bridge recreate some of the atmosphere of a traditional Shinden style mansion and garden,"--The Art of the Japanese Garden, by David Young, Michiko Young.by David Young, Michiko Young.
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-998
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