Japanese Art History Resources:
Kamakura Period (1186-1333)


(See also: Japan Resource Page)

Web Resources
Conserving a silk hanging scroll painting: Portrait of Minamoto no Yoritomo. British Museum
Gods of Japan. Mark Schumacher
The Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Kamakura. Kamakura Today
Japanese Samurai and Japanese Noh Theatre. Artelino.com
Kamakura Period Collection. The British Museum
Kamakura Period Collection. Cleveland Museum of Art
Kamakura Period Collection. Tokyo National Museum
Kamakura Period History. Japan-Guide.com
Kamakura Period Temples and Sculptures. Mike Gunther
The Kei School of Sculptors. Mike Gunther
WebMuseum: Kamakura Art. Nicolas Pioch
World Cultures: Feudal Japan. Richard Hooker

Image Links (click inside)

1. Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
Miroku 1189 Shaka 1210 Amida 13c Amida late 13c Jizo 13c
Kannon 1226 Nyoirin Kannon 1230-50 Kannon 1251-5 Kannon 14c Fugen 14c

2. The Heavenly Court
Hachiman 1328 Aizen Myo-o 14c Aizen Myo-o 14c Zao-Gongen 13c Shitenno 13c
Nio 13c Raijin 13c Ryutoki 1215 Attendant 1267

3. Humans
Yuima 1196 Zen Master 1286 Basu Sennin 13c Enno Gyoja 12-14c Yoritomo 13-14c
Xian-Zi 14c Daruma 14c Murasaki Diary 13c Heiji Scroll 13c

4. Objects
Gyodo Mask 13c Deer 13c Cosmetic Box 13c Jar 1302 Ewer 12-14c

[last updated September 7, 2005]


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