Katōmado
Katōmado (火灯窓, lit. fire light window), also written as (花頭窓・華頭窓, lit. flower top window), is a style of pointed arch or bell-shaped window found in
Zen style architecture, but from the end of the 16th century it started to be used in temples of other Buddhist sects, Shinto shrines, castles, and samurai residences as well.[2] The window initially was not flared, but its design and shape changed over time: the two vertical frames were widened and curves were added at the bottom.[2] The kanji characters used for its name have also changed through the centuries, from the original "fire window" to "flower head window".[3]
The oldest extant example of katōmado can be found in
Genji
window).
See also
Notes
- ^ In English, this type of window is also simply called "cusped window".
- ^ This hall was moved to its current location in 1563.(source: "Engakuji Shariden wo Rei to Shita Rekishiteki Kikōzōbutsu". Retrieved 1 July 2010.) The original is believed to have been built sometime between the late 14th century and the mid 15th century.(source: "National Treasure Database of Japan (国指定文化財等データベース:各棟情報詳細)". Retrieved 1 July 2010.)
References
- ISBN 0-415-10601-X.
- ^ a b c Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System. "Katoumado". JAANUS. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
- ^ "Kyoto City Web / Preview Kyoto / Kato-mado Window". Retrieved 1 July 2010.
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