Foundations of Eastern Civilization. Episode 29, Japan - Nara and the Great Eastern Temple.

In 710, Japan's capital was moved to what is now Nara, and this shift marks the beginning of a new era in Japanese history. Tour the splendid new capital city, with its great halls and temples. The period's art, architecture, painting, and transcultural exchange created an extraordinary co...

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Other Authors: G. Benjamin, Craig (Actor)
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: [San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses, 2013.
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Summary:In 710, Japan's capital was moved to what is now Nara, and this shift marks the beginning of a new era in Japanese history. Tour the splendid new capital city, with its great halls and temples. The period's art, architecture, painting, and transcultural exchange created an extraordinary cosmopolitan environment.
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