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Art of Japan. Chapters 8 & 27. Horyuji Kondo= Golden Hall Nara, Japan Hakuho pd. (680 CE) Place of worship, what religion? Inspired by Chinese architecture: Ceramic tile. think. What are importance's of having a special place to worship?
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Art of Japan Chapters 8 & 27
Horyuji Kondo= Golden Hall • Nara, Japan • Hakuho pd. (680 CE) • Place of worship, what religion? • Inspired by Chinese architecture: • Ceramic tile
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