Hall of Dreams

hall, Hōryū Temple, Japan

Also known as: Yume-dono, Yumedono

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In Japanese art: Sculpture
…the Hall of Dreams (Yumedono) of the Hōryū Temple. The Tori style seen in these works reveals an interpretive dependence on Chinese Buddhist sculpture of the Northern Wei dynasty (386–534/535), such as that found in the Longmen caves. Symmetry, a highly stylized linear treatment of draped garments, and a…
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In Japanese architecture: The Nara period
…was constructed, similar to the Hall of Dreams at Hōryū Temple. This distinctive architectural addition to the temple indicated a shift away from the use of a pagoda or stupa as a large reliquary or memorial structure.
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