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The Beauty of Prayer - Buddhist Art from the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties
Kyushu National Museum
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Buddhism was introduced to the Korean Peninsula, which lies across the sea from Japan, in the 4th century, some 200 years earlier than in Japan. Since then, Buddhism has been the spiritual center of the people living in this region and has greatly influenced their culture and thought. Among these, the Goryeo (918-1392) and Joseon (1392-1897) dynasties developed their unique beauty. The Goryeo Dynasty is known for its kings' devotion to Buddhism, while Joseon had Confucianism as its state religion and did not favor Buddhism.
Although these two dynasties had different policies toward Buddhism, in both periods, many Buddhist statues and paintings were created by people who believed in salvation by the Buddha.
This exhibition features works from the 11th to 16th centuries during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, a period that spanned approximately 1,000 years. These austere and vital Buddhas convey the deep and earnest prayers of the people and are also important for the development of Buddhist art throughout East Asia.
[Events]
1. Commemorative Lecture "Buddhist Paintings of the Goryeo Court: The Period of King Chungryeongwang"
Date: September 23 (Saturday), 14:00-15:30
Venue: Museum Hall, 1F, Kyushu National Museum
Lecturer: Seinosuke Ide (Professor, Graduate School of Kyushu University)
Admission: Free
Kyuhaku☆Totteoki Lecture "In-Depth Discovery: Buddhist Art of the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties"
Date: Saturday, September 16, 13:30-14:30
Venue: Museum Hall, Kyushu National Museum 1st floor
Lecturer: Kumiko Morizane (Researcher, Kyushu National Museum)
Admission: Free
Museum Talk "The Big Kannon"
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 15:00-15:30
Venue: Kyushu National Museum, 4th floor, Cultural Exchange Exhibition Room
Lecturer: Kumiko Morizane (Researcher, Kyushu National Museum)
Admission: Free
For more information on the event and how to register, please visit the official website.
Although these two dynasties had different policies toward Buddhism, in both periods, many Buddhist statues and paintings were created by people who believed in salvation by the Buddha.
This exhibition features works from the 11th to 16th centuries during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, a period that spanned approximately 1,000 years. These austere and vital Buddhas convey the deep and earnest prayers of the people and are also important for the development of Buddhist art throughout East Asia.
[Events]
1. Commemorative Lecture "Buddhist Paintings of the Goryeo Court: The Period of King Chungryeongwang"
Date: September 23 (Saturday), 14:00-15:30
Venue: Museum Hall, 1F, Kyushu National Museum
Lecturer: Seinosuke Ide (Professor, Graduate School of Kyushu University)
Admission: Free
Kyuhaku☆Totteoki Lecture "In-Depth Discovery: Buddhist Art of the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties"
Date: Saturday, September 16, 13:30-14:30
Venue: Museum Hall, Kyushu National Museum 1st floor
Lecturer: Kumiko Morizane (Researcher, Kyushu National Museum)
Admission: Free
Museum Talk "The Big Kannon"
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 15:00-15:30
Venue: Kyushu National Museum, 4th floor, Cultural Exchange Exhibition Room
Lecturer: Kumiko Morizane (Researcher, Kyushu National Museum)
Admission: Free
For more information on the event and how to register, please visit the official website.
Schedule | Sep 5 (Tue) 2023-Oct 15 (Sun) 2023 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥700; University Students ¥350; High School Students and Under, Seniors 70 & Over free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.kyuhaku.jp/exhibition/exhibition_pre186.html | ||||
| Venue | Kyushu National Museum https://www.kyuhaku.jp/en/ | ||||
| Location | 4-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka 818-0118 | ||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from Dazaifu Station on the Nishitetsu Dazaifu line; From Futsukaichi Station on the JR Kagoshima Main line, take the Nishitetsu bus for 35 minutes and get off at Kyushu National Museum. The venue is 10 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5542-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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