What are the forms of Japanese architecture?

Japanese architecture Japan, except the north, has a warm and humid climate and abundant wood. The traditional architectural form is a wooden frame and grass roof. During the period of Emperor Qin Ming (539 ~ 57 1), Japanese architecture was influenced by China architecture, and Buddhist temples, palaces and gardens appeared. Japanese architecture can be divided into two periods. The first period was influenced by China's Southern and Northern Dynasties and Sui and Tang cultures, such as the Zhao Ti Temple in the Tang Dynasty. The second period was influenced by China's Song, Yuan and Ming culture, but after Japan absorbed China's architectural culture, it gradually localized in Japan, forming a unique architectural style in Japan.

In the Tang Dynasty, Zhao Ti Temple was built in Tianpingbaozi for three years (759) and located in Pingchengjing (now Nara). It was built after China monk Jian Zhen led his disciples to cross eastward. It is divided into golden hall (main hall), lecture hall and big tower. Among them, Jintang is the original building, with seven rooms wide and five rooms in the middle; Into the depth of four rooms, into the open, the pillars of the Xicheng corridor, the pillars are very thick. There is a gentle slope on the roof of the single-eaves palace, which obviously has the style of Tang Dynasty in China.

Phoenix Hall of Equality Hospital was built in heian period (1504) and located in Uji. In the sixth year of Yongcheng (150 1), the Japanese Zheng Tai minister Fujiwara was converted into a Buddhist temple, that is, Byodoin Temple, and then the Phoenix Hall was built. "Because its plane looks like a bird," it was called the Phoenix Hall. The facade imitates the palace of the Tang Dynasty, decorated with gold, silver, fake lacquer and mother-of-pearl, presenting a luxurious architectural style.

Japan Equality House Phoenix Hall