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1 online resource (streaming video file) (49 min. 7 sec.) ; 295221236 bytes |
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A first time glimpse inside the beautiful Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa in Kyoto shows why it is renowned for being the quintessence of Japanese aesthetics.Built in the 17th century for an aristocratic family, it reveals all the glory and attention to fine craftsmanship Japanese princes put into their palaces, despite it being a time when the Imperial Court was losing power to the Samurai.Featuring a rare glimpse of the full moon over Katsura Rikyu, a view of which the main terrace was designed to give during harvest season, the film introduces the interior of this magnificent villa. It is still filled with novel and bold beauty, even by modern sensibilities.It also takes viewers to the furthest recesses of the buildings and grounds. The buildings reveal each season and the garden lays out the trees, rocks and water in subtle designs.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Executive Producers: Kyoko Kuramori and Shigeru Yamashita for NHK |
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Broadcast 2010-07-25 at 20:25:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: G |
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Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans.
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Architecture, Japanese.
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Art, Japanese -- Edo period.
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Gardens -- Styles.
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Katsura Rikyu? (Kyoto, Japan)
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Japan -- Kyoto.
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Streaming video
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Hibino, Kazumasa, director
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Teshima, Harue, director
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Varnam-Atkin, Stuart A., cast
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