Comments on: National Treasures from Yakushi-ji and The Lantingji Xu http://www.shotype.com/en/blog/archives/2008/04/30-shotype-145432 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:57:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Okano http://www.shotype.com/en/blog/archives/2008/04/30-shotype-145432#comment-1862 Okano Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:40:00 +0000 http://www.shotype.com/en/blog/?p=21#comment-1862 Thanks for your comment. I'm glad to know you were interested in my article. It was a pity that I missed the NHK program you've watched! I hope NHK reruns the program. The show was really impressive. I thought it was one of great shows I've ever seen. As I had been in Kansai area where is Western part of Japan few years ago, I could get to Kyoto and Nara easily. There are a lot of wonderful temples and impressive Buddha statues, I'd often got to see them. And I also love to see Buddha statuses in Museum, because I can get close to see them and understand the history of them reading explanations and captions. The worse thing to go to Museum in Japan, especially in Tokyo, is every show was packed by huge crowd of people. Are you in Japan? I thought so because you saw the NHK program. If you were in Japan, I recommend you go to Museum shop where is near your place to check a book on Buddha statues. I often go to the shop in Tokyo national museum to find a book on Japanese art. There are a lot of beautiful books not only Japanese but also English editions. Best wishes for a happy new year! Thanks for your comment. I’m glad to know you were interested in my article.
It was a pity that I missed the NHK program you’ve watched! I hope NHK reruns the program.

The show was really impressive. I thought it was one of great shows I’ve ever seen.
As I had been in Kansai area where is Western part of Japan few years ago, I could get to Kyoto and Nara easily. There are a lot of wonderful temples and impressive Buddha statues, I’d often got to see them. And I also love to see Buddha statuses in Museum, because I can get close to see them and understand the history of them reading explanations and captions. The worse thing to go to Museum in Japan, especially in Tokyo, is every show was packed by huge crowd of people.

Are you in Japan? I thought so because you saw the NHK program.
If you were in Japan, I recommend you go to Museum shop where is near your place to check a book on Buddha statues. I often go to the shop in Tokyo national museum to find a book on Japanese art. There are a lot of beautiful books not only Japanese but also English editions.

Best wishes for a happy new year!

]]> By: Sean Michael http://www.shotype.com/en/blog/archives/2008/04/30-shotype-145432#comment-1860 Sean Michael Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:10:55 +0000 http://www.shotype.com/en/blog/?p=21#comment-1860 I just saw an NHK special TV feature on the temple Shin-Yakushiji with the Twelve Generals and the large Buddha statues. I was amazed by their beauty and power, sinuousness and tremendous sculptural quality. The clay statues also showed signs of painting detail and relation to 8th century fabric design. I really felt the presence of the people and worshippers from 1200 years ago. I used to make inlaid furniture -- and still plan to do more -- and love this kind of inspiration of design combined with inner power and spirit. I really enjoyed your description of the show. While I really liked their original setting in the temple, having the chance to see them on their own in 360 degree view must be valuable. Thanks for your description, I found it as I tried to learn more. I am hoping I can find a book with good photographs of the statues. Good Luck! I just saw an NHK special TV feature on the temple Shin-Yakushiji with the Twelve Generals and the large Buddha statues. I was amazed by their beauty and power, sinuousness and tremendous sculptural quality. The clay statues also showed signs of painting detail and relation to 8th century fabric design. I really felt the presence of the people and worshippers from 1200 years ago.

I used to make inlaid furniture — and still plan to do more — and love this kind of inspiration of design combined with inner power and spirit. I really enjoyed your description of the show. While I really liked their original setting in the temple, having the chance to see them on their own in 360 degree view must be valuable. Thanks for your description, I found it as I tried to learn more. I am hoping I can find a book with good photographs of the statues.

Good Luck!

]]> By: okano http://www.shotype.com/en/blog/archives/2008/04/30-shotype-145432#comment-3 okano Sun, 25 May 2008 23:32:35 +0000 http://www.shotype.com/en/blog/?p=21#comment-3 Thanks for your comment, Eben. I'm glad to see you on my web site. As there are many events concerning type design and typography in Japan, so let me show you them. I need a lot of time to translate articles to English, but I'll try it as soon as possible. I also would like to know the information on type design all over the world, I hope we keep in touch with each other. Thanks! Thanks for your comment, Eben. I’m glad to see you on my web site. As there are many events concerning type design and typography in Japan, so let me show you them. I need a lot of time to translate articles to English, but I’ll try it as soon as possible. I also would like to know the information on type design all over the world, I hope we keep in touch with each other. Thanks!

]]> By: Eben Sorkin http://www.shotype.com/en/blog/archives/2008/04/30-shotype-145432#comment-2 Eben Sorkin Sun, 25 May 2008 07:11:53 +0000 http://www.shotype.com/en/blog/?p=21#comment-2 Thanks for writing such an interesting blog. I have bookmarked you and will continue to read in future! Thanks for writing such an interesting blog. I have bookmarked you and will continue to read in future!

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