Kasuga Shrine in winter — 春日神社
- Date:
- circa 1950-1970
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Kasuga Shrine in winter, with snow covering the stone lanterns and the ancient cryptomeria forest, takes one of Nara's most atmospherically rich sites and deepens its quality with the season's hush and stillness. The lanterns' round forms gather snow; the deer move through the white landscape; the forest's silence is absolute. Kotozuka's winter treatment of this sacred site is among his most evocative combinations of religious architecture, natural landscape, and seasonal atmosphere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kasuga Shrine in winter — 春日神社 was created by Kotozuka Eiichi (琴塚英一) in circa 1950-1970.
Kasuga Shrine in winter — 春日神社 depicts snow scenes, temples & shrines, and winter.