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Scrolls in Heian Japan. Hand Scrolls Were Like Books. Unrolled from right to left Alternated pictures with text Read one scene at a time Glued to background for rolling. Characteristics. Invisible ceiling Diagonal perspective Black outlines colored in Golden clouds. Examples.
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Hand Scrolls Were Like Books • Unrolled from right to left • Alternated pictures with text • Read one scene at a time • Glued to background for rolling
Characteristics • Invisible ceiling • Diagonal perspective • Black outlines colored in • Golden clouds
Examples Prince Genji composes a poem
Examples Genji attack the imperial palace
Examples Heike escape the imperial palace
Examples Battle of Yashima
Your Portion of the ScrollDecide how to divide the work • One page summary of your chapter • Title & chapter number • Draft first • Clear copy using black pen • One painting in the Heian style • Invisible ceiling • Diagonal perspective • Black outline colored in • Golden clouds