Spring 2013 Room: TISCH 314 Time: Tu/Th. 4:30-5:45 pm

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1 FAH/REL 15/115: JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE Instructor: Prof. Ikumi Kaminishi Office: Department of Art & Art History, 11 Talbot Ave. Contact: (617) or Office hours: Wednesdays 2:00-4:00 pm or by appointment Spring 2013 Room: TISCH 314 Time: Tu/Th. 4:30-5:45 pm Description of the Course: This course explores the concepts of nature, time, and space in Japan, using major architectural traditions. Emphasis is not only on the styles of Japanese architecture, but also on historical contexts that are part of the whole plan. First we examine the aesthetic and philosophical concepts of time and space (ma, in Japanese). Then we explore various actual sites and monuments. Finally we reconsider the stereotypical images of Japanese culture that architecture helped build in the West. The material covers from pre-buddhist times to the contemporary age, which includes religious institutions (Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples), aristocratic residences, teahouses and gardens, and modern buildings. Learning Objectives: To familiarize with visual arts and cultures of Japan. To develop an ability to analyze, interpret, and write on visual works of art. To learn to contextualize cultural and historical significance of Japanese architecture. Critical thinking ability in response to scholarly literature. Students are expected to learn and analyze: Aesthetics concepts of space and time History, language and styles of Japanese landscape and culture

2 Requirements and policies: The completion of all exams and papers Attend two events: March 11: The talk by Zen priest, Rev. Shugen Arnold April 3: Tea Ceremony by Urasenke tea instructor, Kyoko Wada Mandatory class attendance Late papers will be downgraded by a third of a full grade each day. Distribution of Grading for FAH/REL: Mid-term examination (25%) 2. A short paper (2-3 pages) (15%) 3. Final examination (30%) 4. Group project: teahouse design presentation and paper (4-5 pages) (30%) Distribution of Grading for FAH/REL: Mid-term examination (25%) 2. A short paper (2-3 pages) (15%) 3. Final examination (20%) 4. Research paper (8 pages for undergraduate; pages for graduates) (30%) 5. Oral presentation of research paper (10%) Books on Tisch Library Reserve SB458.B Berthier, François Reading Zen in the rocks NA C Coaldrake, William. Architecture and Authority in Japan N P8 F8413 Fukuyama, Toshio. Heian Temples: Byodoin & Chusonji CT2910.H Hayahira, Seizo. Chanoyu: Japanese Tea Ceremony SB458.H3813 Hayakawa, Masao. The Garden Art of Japan N J Hickman, Money, ed. Japan s Golden Age DS881.9.H87 Hunter, Janet The Emergence of Modern Japan NA1537.I Inaji, Toshiro Garden as architecture (Teien to jukyo...) NA7758.K94 K38 Isozaki, Arata et. al. Katsura imperial villa NA1559.I79 I Isozaki, Arata. The island nation aesthetic ND2071.K3513 Kanazawa, Hiroshi Early Zen Masterpieces NA1553.K5 Kirby, John B. From castle to teahouse N7350.M Mason, Penelope. History of Japanese Art NC J3 J37 MacWilliams, Mark Japanese visual culture NC1766.J32 M5736 McCarthy, Helen Hayao Miyazaki NA1550.N Nute, Kevin Place, time, and being in Japanese Architecture N7350.P Paine & Soper. The art and architecture of Japan NE1325.K3 A4 Asian Art Mus., SF Hokusai and Hiroshige SB458.S Slawson, David. Secret Teachings in Art of Japanese Gardens NA S8913 Suzuki, Kakichi. Early Buddhist architecture in Japan SB458.T Takei, Jiro Sakuteiki ND2071.T313 Tanaka, Ichimatsu Shubun to Sesshu DS821.V36 Varley, Paul Japanese Culture (PDF copy) Isozaki, Arata, et. al. Ma. (Exhibition catalogue; copy on BLACKBOARD) 2

3 Online visual database and sources 1. TRUNK: Some selected images from the lectures are posted periodically. 2. Oxford Art Online: Extensive Art History encyclopedia 3. ARTSTORE: digital image library 4. Dictionary of Japanese art historical and architectural terminology Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System (JAANUS) SCHEDULE (Subject to change) Read the assigned readings before class (exc. 1/17) Part I. Concept of Space and Time (ma): Sacred Places 1/17 Introduction: ma and Shinto Shrines Topic: Nature, material, climate Peruse later: Nishi&Hozumi (N&H): What is Japanese Architecture?: 7-13, 40-43, and /22 Topic: Shinto: Making of Sacred Ise Shrine Read: 1. Coaldrake, William. Ise Jingu, Asian Art, eds. by Brown and Hutton. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, [PDF ON TRUNK] 2. Adams, Cassandra. Japan s Ise Shrine and Its Thirteen-Hundred-Year- Old Reconstruction Tradition. Journal of Architectural Education, Vol. 52, No. 1 (1998): [JSTOR] 1/24 Topic: What is Ma? Read: 1. Isozaki, Arata. Exhibition catalogue, MA. [PDF on TRUNK] 2. Pilgrim, Richard. Intervals ( MA ) in Space and Time, History of Religions, Vol. 25, No. 3 (1986): [JSTOR] Recommended: Nute, Kevin. Place, time, and being..., chapter 1 PART II. Passage of time: Gardens for Zen and Tea 1/29, 31 Topic: Horyuji Basic Buddhist Architecture Read: 1. N&H. What is Japanese Architecture?: and Paine & Soper. Japanese Art and Architecture, Chap. 18, Buddhist Architecture [PDF on TRUNK] Recommended: Mason, Penelope. History of Japanese Art,

4 2/5, 7 Topic: Buddhist poetics of transience and Zen Temples Read: 1. N&H, 22-33, Yoshida, Kenko. The Ten Foot Square Hut, translation by A. L. Sadler (Read only the Section 1, page 1-20) [ over&dq=hojoki&hl=en&ei=4m9wto- TGYPq0gHPz9ntAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ve d=0cduq6aewag#v=onepage&q=hojoki&f=false] 3. Wicks, Robert. The Idealization of Contingency in Traditional Japanese Aesthetics, The Journal of Aesthetic Education, Vol. 39, No. 3 (2005), [JSTOR] Recommended: Keene, Donald. Japanese Aesthetics, Philosophy East and West, Vol. 9, No. 3 (1969), [JSTOR]; and Saito, Yuriko. The Japanese Aesthetics of Imperfection and Insufficiency, The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, Vol. 55, No. 4 (1997): [JSTOR] 2/12 Recommended submission of paper draft (finished and edited version only) Topic: Shoin zukuri: The Tearoom of Silver Pavilion Read: 1. Ito, Teiji. The Development of Shoin-Style Architecture, in Hall, John and Takeshi, Toyoda, eds. Japan in the Muromachi Age. [PDF on TRUNK] Recommended: Kondo, Dorinne. The Way of Tea, Man, New series, Vol. 20, No. 2 (19850, [JSTOR]; and Berthier, François. Reading Zen in the Rocks. 2/14 GROUP MEETING (no formal class) 2/19 PAPER (SHORT) DUE [ attachment is accepted by end of day] Topic: Shinden zukuri: Heian Imperial Palace and Fujiwara mansion Read: 1. N&H, 18-21, and Takei, Teiji. Sakuteiki [TISCH RESERVE; excerpts (PDF) on TRUNK] 2/21 No class (Monday schedule) 2/26 Topic: Phoenix Hall Read: Yiengpruksawan, Mimi. The Phoenix Hall at Uji and the Symmetries of Replication The Art Bulletin, V. 77, No. 4 (1995): [JSTOR] 2/28, 3/5 Topic: Sukiya zukuri: Katsura Detached Palace Read: 1. Nishi&Hozumi, 78-81, 106, and Gropius. Walter. Architecture in Japan, Perspecta, Vol. 3 (1955): [JSTOR] 3. Tanizaki, Jun ichiro. In Praise of Shadows Recommended: Arata Isozaki et. al. Katsura imperial villa 4

5 3/5 MIDTERM EXAMINATION 3/7 Group meeting #2: Compose your proposal, compile bibliography: Submit the project proposal on 3/7 PART III. Architecture and Political Power Mon., 3/11, 12:00 Dharma talk: Shugen Arnold, Sensei and Abbot of the Mountains and Rivers Order, NY Mandatory attendance (legitimate excuse must be submitted prior to the talk); bring friends (free admission) 3/12, 14 Topic: Samurai castles Read: 1. Nishi&Hozumi, and Tkayanagi, Shun ichi. Review: The Glory That was Azuchi, Monumenta Nipponica, Vol. 32, No. 4 (1977): [JSTOR] 3. Stephen Turnbull, Japanese Castles [ OCR ] 4. Gerhart, Karen. Honcho Gashi and Painting Programs, Ars Orientalis, Vol 27 (1997): [JSTOR] Recommended: Coaldrake, William. Edo Architecture and Tokugawa Law, Monumenta Nipponica, Vol. 36, No. 3 (1981): [JSTOR] 3/19, 21 SPRING BREAK PART IV. Architecture and Modernity 3/26, 28 Topic: Architecture for the new monarch Read: 1. Coaldrake, William. Building the Meiji State, Architecture and Authority, [PDF on TRUNK] 2. Watanabe, Toshio. Josiah Conder s Rokumeikan, Art Journal, Vol. 55, No. 3, Japan (1996): Wendelken, Cherie. The Techtonics of Japanese Style, Art Journal, Vol. 55, No. 3, Japan (1996): Recommended: 1. Finn, Dallas. Meiji Revisited 2. Castle. Modernism and modernization in architecture 5

6 4/2, 4 FAH/REL: 115 RESEARCH PAPER DUE FAH/REL 15 GROUP PROJECT PAPER DUE Topic: Modern Architecture and Tange Kenzo Read: 1. Coaldrak, William. Architecture and Authority in Japan PP [PDF on TRUNK] Wed. 4/3, 6:00pm Tea Ceremony with Mrs. Kyoko Wada, Urasenke tea instructor 4/4, 9 Topic: Contemporary Architecture: Tadao Ando and Arata Isozaki Read: 1. Takeyama, Kiyoshi. Tadao Ando: Heir to a Tradition, Perspecta, Vol. 20 (1983), [JSTOR] 4/11, 16, 18 Presentations 4/23 Presentations and review 4/25 FINAL EXAMINATION APPENDIX: Chronology of Japan 10, B.C.E. Jomon Period 300 B.C.E.-300 C.E. Yayoi Period C.E. Kofun Period Asuka Period (Imperial capital in Asuka; Buddhist introduction) Nara Period (Imperial capital in Nara) Heian Period (Imperial capital in Heian, present Kyoto) Kamakura Period (Minamoto Shogunate in Kamakura) Muromachi Period (Ashikaga Shogunate in Muromachi) Momoyama Period (Warring-states) Edo Period (Tokugawa Shogunate in Edo, present Tokyo) Meiji Period (Emperor Meiji s reign; capital from Kyoto to Tokyo) Taisho Period Showa Period present Heisei Period 6