Thank you for viewing. "Horyuji Temple" by Koichi Machida First Edition Published: April 20, 1972 Kadokawa Shoten *The following is an explanation by AI: [About Koichi Machida] Born December 9, 1916, died October 5, 1993 (age 76). After graduating from the Department of Aesthetics and Art History at the Tokyo Imperial University's Faculty of Letters, he completed postgraduate studies. He served as a professor and honorary professor at Musashino Art University, nurturing the next generation. He focused on the history of ancient Japanese sculpture, particularly Buddhist statues from the Asuka and Hakuhō periods, and left many achievements through a stylistic approach. He is highly regarded for delving deeply into the artistic aspects of Japanese Buddhist sculpture. [About this book, Horyuji Temple] From the circumstances of Horyuji Temple's founding, to the precise appreciation and explanation of the remaining structures such as the Golden Hall, Five-Story Pagoda, and Yumedono, as well as many artifacts (Buddhist statues, reliquaries, etc.), this book attempts to unravel mysteries based on the culmination of long-standing debates about Horyuji Temple. (End of AI explanation) Please see the table of contents. (Photos 7-12) [Dimensions] 18.9 x 13 x 1.6 cm thick [Weight] 320g [Price] 580 yen [Number of pages] 260 [Condition of the item] It was in my father's bookshelf at home. It was purchased 54 years ago. *The edges of the pages are sun-faded. This book has been stored at home for a long time. Please purchase with the understanding that it is a used item. Thank you very much. #Related to Buddhism, Buddhist statues, temples, art, etc.