ART HIS 42C Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Hikaru Genji, Acala, Western Esotericism
9 Jan 2017
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Art of japan (art history 42c) study guide 2. Esotericism: religion that is profound, complicated, and secretive. Monks use fire in this religion to suggest purification. Fudo myoo: one of the most prominent esoteric deities. One represents the diamond world and one represents the womb world. Each circle on the scroll represents a deity. Diamond world: shiny, white shapes similar to diamonds. Womb world: rich, nurturing colors that represent the womb (such as reds) Used as a ritual object to symbolize the properties of a diamond. Carries a sword to overcome obstacles and a lasso to capture those against. Sculptural mandala in toji lecture hall (located in kyoto) 5 buddhas in the center (highest power) 5 bodhisattvas (warm, welcoming, less powerful than buddhas) 5 wisdom kings (fudo myoo is one) Amida: one of the most important buddhas in amidism. He was the way to achieve salvation in the dark period of mappo: mappo: means end of the law.
