Treasures Of The World 5 - South Korea Japan

Treasures Of The World 5 - South Korea Japan (DVD) (*)

$20.99

Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )
German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
63 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2007 and produced in:
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )
Japan ( India, Eastern Asia )
South Korea ( India, Eastern Asia )

Directed By:
Andreas Christoph Schmidt

Synopsis:

Seokguram Grotto, built in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount T'oham, contains a monumental statue of Buddha looking out over the sea in the bhumisparsha mudra position. Together with the surrounding realistic and delicate high-relief and bas-relief depictions of deities, bodhisattvas and disciples, it is a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East. The Pulguksa Temple and the grotto, built in 752, are of exceptional importance as examples of religious architecture. Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic Confucian shrine that has been preserved. It is dedicated to the ancestors of the Choson Dynasty (1392-1910) and has existed in its present form since the 16th century. It houses tablets recording the teachings of members of the former royal family. Rituals combining music, song and dance are still performed here, continuing a tradition that dates back to the 14th century. Built in 794 based on the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from the time it was founded until the mid-19th century. As the center of Japanese culture for over 1,000 years, Kyoto is a good example of the development of Japanese wooden architecture, particularly religious architecture, and Japanese garden architecture, which has influenced landscaping throughout the world. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (the Genbaku Dome) was the only structure still standing in the area where the first atomic bomb fell on August 6, 1945. Thanks to the efforts of many people, including the people of Hiroshima, it has been preserved in the state it was in immediately after the bombing. It is not only a stark and powerful symbol of the most destructive force ever created by mankind; it is also an expression of the hope for world peace and the eventual elimination of all nuclear weapons. The island of Itsukushima, in the Seto Inland Sea, has been a sacred site of Shintoism since time immemorial. The first shrines were probably built here in the 6th century. The current shrine dates from the 13th century and its harmoniously arranged buildings demonstrate great craftsmanship and artistry. The shrine plays with the contrasts in color and shape between the mountains and the sea and illustrates the Japanese concept of scenic beauty, consisting of a combination of nature and human creativity.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 19 December, 2024.