Amida

Amida: Museum of Fine Arts I Amida’s body is rounded and a little bit fat that emphasis on realistic detail and body weight. This statue’s color is brown. It is made by wood with traces of polychrome. His face is very rounded and serene. His eyes are very narrow and long. It is half closed as if he is looking down people quietly. His eyebrow is as long as his eyes and it …

…period, people needed help from Amida who brought serenity to the life. Japanese loved the idea of serenity. People prayed to Amida for mercy. Also making sculpture of Amida was popular at this time. Unkei was 9th generation in the direct line from the 12th century sculptor family, a prominent member of the sculptor school. Making beautiful Amida was one of the evident that one had enough technique to be an independent sculptor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**