The shoguns (military leaders) gradually gained power over the nobility during this turbulent period.
1185–1333 C.E.
The shoguns (military leaders) gradually gained power over the nobility during this turbulent period.
1185–1333 C.E.
What is the Kamakura period?
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During the Kamakura period, the confluence or syncretism of Buddhism and the indigenous Shintō deepened.
This boyish bodhisattva reminds us that through humble bearing, we can spiritually blossom—like a lotus flower.
Complete mayhem! The violent scenes of this remarkable handscroll meld grisly horror with morbid humor.
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Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.