Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. East Asian
7. Japanese (culture or style)
8. Japanese styles (styles)
9. Japanese architecture styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the southern Chinese style of architecture introduced in Japan in the early Kamakura period (1185-1333) at the time of the reconstruction of the city of Todai-ji. The style is characterized by bold and simple forms and powerfully curving rooflines.