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 Byōdō-in Phoenix Hall, built in the 11th century during the Heian period of Japan. |
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height. The Heian period is also considered the peak of the Japanese imperial court and noted for its art, especially poetry and literature. Although the Imperial House of Japan had power on the surface, the real power was in the hands of the Fujiwara clan, a powerful aristocratic family who had intermarried with the imperial family. Many emperors actually had mothers from the Fujiwara family. means "peace and tranquility" in Japanese.
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| Heian art at the New York Metropolitan Museum of A... Heian art at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art www.metmuseum.org/TOAH/hd/heia/hd_heia.htm - Web |
| Heian art and calligraphy at the Tokyo National Mu... Heian art and calligraphy at the Tokyo National Museum www.tnm.jp/.../Con?pageId=E12&processId=00&ref=2&start=1&Q4=11207_11_____ - Web |
| Heian art at the British Museum Heian art at the British Museum www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/.../japan_heian_period_ad_794-11.aspx - Web |
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