https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql en-us 2022-10-22 01:22:37 UTC 2022-10-25 04:37:50 UTC hello@padlet.com charmlucas21 https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354645266 Given their fine gold workmanship, many first assumed these crowns were intended for funerals. According to recent research, these crowns were used in ceremonial events rather than funerals throughout the Three Kingdoms Period. Silla kings maintained shamanistic rituals in ceremonial occasions like as coronations and memorial services. The gold crowns, with their costly materials and natural symbolism, emphasized the wearer's authority in these holy ceremonies. Silla crowns' ornate ornamentation and branch-like protrusions grew in favor throughout time. In this crown, three vertical parts in the shape of trees symbolize the sacred tree that formerly existed in the Gyeongju ceremonial precinct. This sacred tree was meant to function as a "world tree," or an axis mundi that connected the heavens and the ground. Two further protrusions that resemble antlers might be references to the reindeer, which is native to the Eurasian steppe to the north of the peninsula. The branch-like features of the crown are embellished with "gogok," tiny jade, and gold disc decorations. These jade ornaments symbolize fertility and plenty by depicting ripe fruits swinging from tree branches.]]> 2022-10-25 02:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354645266 charmlucas21 https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354645577 There was a lot of religious devotion during the Goryeo period (918-1392). All of its population were devoted Buddhists, including the monarchs and the lowest sections of society. This dynasty had an unusual beginning. Wang Geon (ruled from 918 to 943) embraced his former enemies and incorporated them into his new kingdom. Wang Geon distinguished himself as the first prominent Korean patron of Buddhist art by ordering the construction of ten Buddhist monasteries in his new capital city of Gaegyeong (present-day Gaeseong). A century later, Songdo alone had almost seventy Buddhist monasteries. As a result of this religious zeal, almost 80,000 woodblocks representing an entire edition of traditional Buddhist literature were carved twice. The patronage of the royal court, aristocracy, and Buddhist elite, whose taste in luxury and refinement was unparalleled in Korean history, enabled phenomenal achievements in the arts. To meet their consumers' expectations, Goryeo craftsmen created great celadons, beautiful Buddhist paintings, remarkable inlaid metal crafts, and inlaid lacquer ware. The Goryeo dynasty's contribution to printing, including the first movable type in history, demonstrates their commitment to self-education.]]> 2022-10-25 02:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354645577 charmlucas21 https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354649117 Throughout history, pottery mastery has been a fundamental defining aspect of Japanese culture. The oldest pottery remnants discovered are estimated to be from Aomori in northern Japan, and they date back to roughly 14,500 B.C.E. The first "Jmon" objects were discovered in 1877 in the Omori shell-mound near Tokyo. The specimens were given that name by Edward S. Morse, an American archaeologist. Jmon, which translates as "cord pattern," refers to the different surface patterns produced by twisted wire. Later, the term was used to describe to the broad ancient age that lasted more than 10,000 years throughout the Japanese archipelago. The Jmon peoples were mostly hunters, fishermen, and gatherers who used their pots primarily for eating and cooking food.]]> 2022-10-25 02:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354649117 charmlucas21 https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354650079 People farming on the Asian mainland started migrating to the Japanese islands around 300 BCE. According to archeological evidence, these individuals created the groundwork for a society that made bronze and iron tools, farmed rice in paddy fields, and was structured according to a hierarchical social structure after progressively absorbing the Jmon hunter-gatherer population. The Yayoi period is named after a region of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, where the first artifacts from that time were found. Ceramics from the Yayoi period are artistically quite different from those from the cord-marked Jmon period. Yayoi pots are distinguished by their burnished surfaces, more delicate incisions, and robust structures that display attention to symmetry. Despite using the same processes, Yayoi pottery features sharper and cleaner surfaces, including smooth walls that are occasionally covered with slip and bases that allow the pots to stand without the need for a rope. According to specific analyses, the pottery from Yayoi is related to that from Korea during the period. The influence of Korea may be found in Yayoi metals and ceramics. The clapperless bronze bells from the Yayoi era are notable because they resemble much smaller Korean bells that tamed animals wore like horses.]]> 2022-10-25 02:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354650079 charmlucas21 https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354650355 The burial grounds of the ruling elite in Japan gave the Kofun era its title. The custom of creating massive burial mounds and interring valuables with the dead was brought to Europe in the third century from the Asian peninsula. These tombs were initially plain but were more elaborate over time; by the sixth century, the burial chambers included painted ornamentation. Stones surrounded the burial mounds, and on the ground around them, haniwa, or hollow clay earthenware, were dispersed for protection. Most kofun featured many layers, were keyhole-shaped and encircled by moats. The final tower was a striking demonstration of power that advertised the rule of the ruling family. The Nintoku tomb, the biggest kofun, measures 486 meters. The Kofun period's hollow clay artifacts, known as haniwa, which were scattered over burial mounds, have a fascinating history. Over the decades, haniwa evolved from plain cylinders to representational sculptures, initially designed as dwellings and animals, then as people—typically warriors. As reminders of the Kofun period's material culture and windows into that civilization, the later items have proved to be a massive service to anthropologists and historians. Haniwa's distinctive artistic character continues to serve as a source of inspiration for Japanese ceramicists, whether used as offerings for the deceased or as barriers to defend cemeteries.]]> 2022-10-25 02:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354650355 charmlucas21 https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354650994 Japan's most significant Shinto temple is the Ise Grand Shrine, also known as Ise Jingu. It is home to a separate shrine for the food goddess Toyouke and is situated in the middle of a sacred forest in the Mie Prefecture. The current structures were modeled after those constructed in the 7th century CE. However, they were first built around 4 BCE. Uniquely, the imposing complex's 125 facilities, including the Uju bridge and torii doorway, undergo identical reconstruction every 20 years; the most recent instance was in 2013. The Japanese emperors' ancestral shrine is called Ise Jingu. The primary structure at both shrines is an antique Japanese-style thatched cottage made of unpainted Japanese cypress (hinoki). The two shrines' designs and the bridges connecting each shrine's courtyard were rebuilt every 20 years as part of a rite known as the shikinen seng, which dates back to the 7th century. Although there were breaks in the cycle during the so-called "warring states era" (sengoku-jidai) in the 15th and 16th centuries, this custom has been practiced nearly constantly since that time. Trees are grown for building materials in the vast woodlands that are a component of the temple complex.]]> 2022-10-25 02:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354650994 charmlucas21 https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354653124 The Asuka period is the earliest historical era in Japan, and it differs from earlier ancient generations thanks to the spread of writing from Korea and China. Along with the development of the Chinese written language came the development of regular measurement systems, coinage, and the habit of documenting historical and contemporary occurrences. Standardization and record-keeping promoted the development of a bureaucratic, centralized administration based on Chinese models. All of this was brought into Japan by introducing a new religion, Buddhism, which profoundly altered Japanese culture and society. Unlike Shint, Japan's original "way of the gods," Buddhism featured human gods. We can discern a transition in Shint aesthetic and material culture after the arrival of Buddhism. Before Buddhism, Shint gods were connected with sacred things like as mirrors and swords (the imperial emblem). Still, following the new religion, they portrayed humanistic representations, which were hidden in the inner sanctuaries of Shint temples.]]> 2022-10-25 02:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354653124 charmlucas21 https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354654195 The Tang dynasty in China absorbed so many foreign inspirations that its aesthetic and cultural qualities became known as the "Tang world style." This style had a significant effect on Japan as well. Tang-dynasty visual culture included paintings, pottery, metalware, and textiles that featured an eclectic and exuberant blend of Central Asian, Persian, Indian, and Southeast Asian elements. Tang-dynasty objects and methods moved outside China to neighboring nations and along the Silk Road, while these imports shaped Chinese creative expression at home. The sumptuous Tang style was linked with Buddhist devotional art in Japan. The Chinese Tang dynasty absorbed so many foreign influences that its aesthetic and cultural characteristics were known as the "Tang global style." This style also had a significant impact on Japan. Paintings, ceramics, metalware, and textiles from the Tang dynasty displayed an eclectic and striking combination of Central Asian, Persian, Indian, and Southeast Asian themes. Tang-dynasty goods and practices spread outside China to neighboring countries and along the Silk Road, while these imports influenced Chinese artistic expression at home. In Japan, the rich Tang style was associated with Buddhist devotional art.]]> 2022-10-25 02:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354654195 charmlucas21 https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354654539 Kyoto served as the new capital, Heian or Heian-ky, during the Heian period. A luxurious culture of refinement and lyrical nuance emerged there, which would have a long-lasting impact on Japanese artists. The Heian period, which lasted around four centuries, may be split into three sub-periods, each of which contributed significant stylistic innovations to this culture of courtly sophistication. Jgan, Fujiwara, and Insei are the sub-periods. The so-called Jgan sub-period, which spanned two emperors' reigns in the second half of the 9th century, was rich in architectural and sculptural achievements, owing primarily to the creation and development of the two schools of Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Two Buddhist monks, Saich and Kkai (also known as Kobo Daishi) traveled to China on research missions and returned to Japan to form the two Japanese schools of esoteric Buddhism: Tendai, founded by Saich, and Shingon, founded by Kkai.]]> 2022-10-25 02:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/charmlucas21/8h0xrp6ahiqoxmql/wish/2354654539