Lecture 6: Byodoin Phoenix Hall Flashcards
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Phoenix Hall, Byodoin, Uji (near Kyoto)
for Yoromichi
1053, Heian period
Painted wood with clay tiles
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Visualization of Amida’s Pure Land (Western Paradise)
8c, Tang Dynasty, China
also depicted in mural behind Amida Buddha
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Interior of Phoenix Hall, showing Heavenly Orchestra sculptures and Wall Paintings of the Nine Grades of Rebirth
1053, Heian period
ink and color on wood
surrounds Jocho’s Amida Buddha
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Aerial view of Byodoin
1053, Heian (contemporary photograph)
shape: like a phoenix in flight
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Seated Amida Buddha
Jocho
1053, Heian period
gilt wood
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Amida’s Welcoming Descent: Lower level rebirth of the highest class of beings (Summer)
modern recreation of door paintings
1053, Heian
ink and colors on wood
