Amida-do, or Phoenix Hall (Hou-ou-do) (Byodo-in Temple)

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Dublin Core

Title

Amida-do, or Phoenix Hall (Hou-ou-do) (Byodo-in Temple)

Subject

building; hall; walkways; water; reflection; red; white; brown

Description

View of a long building across the water, with the building reflected in the water. The building is mostly red and white, with dark brown roofs and covered walkways.

Creator

Once Known Artist

Source

13496, 13509, 13510, 13512, 13513, 13514, 13515, 13516, 13517, 13518, 13519, Visual Resources Library, EL

Date

1053

Rights

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Relation

Byodo-in Temple, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Format

Art Form: Architecture
Material: wood and marble
Measurements: 154 x 44 ft.

Type

Heian period; Fujiwara Regent period; 11th century