1988 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary
Basic Research of the Armed Figure in Nara and Heian Periods
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62510035
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for General Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Fine art history
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| Research Institution | The Kyoto National Museum |
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Principal Investigator |
ITO Shiro The Kyoto National Museum, 京都文化資料研究センター, 文部技官 (90132703)
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| Project Period (FY) |
1987 – 1988
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| Keywords | Armed figure / anm / leather arm / match joint / Four Devas / Vaisravane / 十二神将 |
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| Research Abstract |
The armed figure in Budhist art can be categorized into two form, leather arm type and match joint one.The former derives its origin in the western part of Asia, while the latter can be seen in eastern Asia. Four Peuas, Vaisravana, Twelue deities and etc. compose the Budhist armed figune. The epooh feature can be considered from an iconographic point of view.
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Research Products
(5 results)
