Nara (Japanese culture or style)
- Scope note
- Refers to the period and style that developed from 710-794 CE, when the first permanent capital was in Nara, marking the height of concentrated efforts to emulate Chinese culture. The period is characterized by the production of small hollow core laquer figures and by the construction of large mountain temples consisting of halls and pagodas arranged in harmony with nature, marking a shift from the rigid plans of the Asuka period.
- Date of creation: 06-May-2024
Accepted term: 06-May-2024