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Buddha as an art object
The
history of sculpture in
Japan began
around the middle of 6th century, when Buddhism was introduced from
Korea and production of this new religion's icons ensued. From then
until the end of the Edo
period (1600-1868),
the genre of Japanese
sculpture had largely be dominated by Buddhism. Buddhist sculptures
can
be divided into four major categories: nyorai, bôsatsu, myô-ô und ten. The changing expression of
Buddhist statues according also to the techniques and materials used -
like bronze, clay, dry lacquer, wood etc..
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