掛物
掛け物
掛軸
alternative words: Kakejiku
keywords:
art
,
thing
related topics:
Heian period
,
Muromachi period
,
Tokonoma
,
Japanese calligraphy
related web sites:
http://kakejikudou.web.fc2.com
explanation: Picture put on a luxurious role paper and admired while vertically hung on the wall. Introduced during Heian period to Japan as a practical mean to represent Buddhist figures, it had become a medium for any pictures or calligraphy thanks to a development of "tokonoma" in Muromachi period. Being easily interchangeable following a seasonal change, it has become very popular in traditional houses. Don't confuse with "makimono" which should be scrolled horizontally.
French version
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