History of Japanese Architecture
| Numbering Code | G-ENG04 5B036 LJ74 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Wed.3 |
| Instructor name | TOMISHIMA YOSHIAKI (Graduate School of Engineering Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Using contemporary artefacts and textual sources, this course will explore the relationships between architecture and Buddhist teachings/ritual from the ancient period to the middle ages. | ||
| Course Goals | The objective of this course is to acquire research skills related to the investigation of architectural history topics. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
Introduction and orientation on architecture and Buddhism: 1 session The architecture of esoteric Buddhism (part 1)-On the relationship between the mandala and architectural structure and space: 5 sessions The architecture of esoteric Buddhism (part 2)-On the relationship between esoteric ritual and spatial composition: 4 sessions The architecture of Amida devotion-On the relationship between the structure of Amida halls and devotion: 4 sessions Revision and feedback: 1 session |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Mid-term reports and final report. | ||
| Course Requirements | Ability to read Japanese ancient documents is necessary. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | It is desirable to observe the historic architecture which I took away by a class. | ||
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