Japanese Art History Resources:

Heian Period794-1186
  • Early Heian
    		• 794-893
  • Late Heian / Fujiwara
    		• 894-1186

    (See also: Japan Resource Page)

    Web Resources
    Enichiji in the Heian Period. Aizu History Project
    Heian Literature: An Annotated Bibliography. Lynne K. Miyake
    Heian Period. Cleveland Museum of Art
    Heian Period Japan. Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Heian Period Temples and Sculptures from Mike Gunther, including:

  • To-ji with Sculpture Mandala, Byodo-in (Phoenix Hall), and Heian Shrine
    The Heike Monogatari in Japanese Prints. Dan McKee
    Japan By Period. Tokyo National Museum
    Nara and Heian Periods. Japan-Guide.com
    The Naval Battle of Dannoura. Artelino.com
    The Tale of Genji, tr. Edward G. Seidensticker
    The Tale of Genji Pavilion, with chapter summaries. SETOUCHI Jakucho
    The Tale of Genji introduction, with travel guide. Craig Emmott
    Uji City. Rekishi Kaido
    WebMuseum: Heian Art. Nicolas Pioch
    World Cultures: Ancient Japan. Richard Hooker

    Image Links (click inside)

    1. 9th - 10th Century
    Nikko Brahma Senju Kannon Shinto Deity 9-10c Mask 10c

    3. 11th Century
    Amida Buddha Amida 1053 Celestial Attendant Arhats Kichijo Ten
    Fudo Myo-o Tamon Ten Hachiman Bugaku mask

    4. 12th Century
    Fugen Bosatsu Kujaku Myo-o Bishamon Ten 1127 Jikoku Ten Fudo Myo-o
    Shaka Nyorai Mirror Lacquer Shrine Ritual Basket

    [last updated September 5, 2005]

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