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Thought and Expression about ornamentation to Buddha image

Research Project

Project/Area Number 60510035
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for General Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Research Field Fine art history
Research InstitutionKyoto National Museum

Principal Investigator

INOUE Tadashi  Kyoto National Museum, その他, 研究員 (00000365)

Project Period (FY) 1985 – 1986
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 1986)
Budget Amount *help
¥1,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,400,000)
Fiscal Year 1986: ¥700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000)
Fiscal Year 1985: ¥700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000)
KeywordsLotus flower / Great Light / Cloudy Spirit / cinta-mani / jade / Ornamentation / Buddha's miracle power / 神仙思想
Research Abstract

The meaning of ornamentation to Buddha image , that is to say , is moulding expression of Buddha's miracle power. I woud like point out, the ornamentations were composed three elements ; great light , Lotus flower and cloudy spirit . In addition to these, we can find unother two elements , that is cinta-mani and jade.
Each of these elements are closely related each national thought about genesis of the world. Great light is originated in ancient Perse , Lotus flower is done in ancient India , and cloudy spirit , cinta-mani and jade are done in ancient china. It is thought the symbol of energy in genesis or human life were applied to the expression of Buddha's miracle power. Many years after that , these elements were fused , and have grown new expression.
Recently , I have found a new element , that is the intluence from the faith of hermit god in chinese Taoism. We ralely have examples of Buddhist sculpture that have flying cranes and falling down flowers as the robe design. In this case, Buddha image is clearly regarded as hermit god in Taoism.

Report

(1 results)
  • 1986 Final Research Report Summary
  • Research Products

    (2 results)

All Other

All Publications (2 results)

  • [Publications] 井上正: 仏教美術研究上野記念財団報告書. 14. (1987)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1986 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] TADASHI INOUE: "Ornamentation to Buddha image ( Japan )" The UENO Memorial Foundation for the Study of Buddhist Art Report. 14. (1987)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1986 Final Research Report Summary

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Published: 1987-03-31   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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