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 style of Japanese residential architecture used mainly for palatial mansions of the aristocracy, reaching it's peak in the Hein Perion (794-1185). The name is derived fron the shiden, or main hall, that is constructed in the center of a lot facing south. To the east, west and north are gabled pavllions or annexes connected by covered, paved passageways and surrounding an elaboarte landscape garden.