Made in conjunction with the University of Illinois's Museum of History and Folklore, Preaching From Pictures discusses the role of mandalas and screens during the Edo period of Japanese history (1603-1867 A.D.). Similar to the stained glass windows in medieval Europe, mandalas provided a spiritual record of religious beliefs, including practices and punishments, and were created by Edo priests, who embraced a mixture of Asian religions including Shinto, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Screens, on the other hand, commissioned by men of means, were used to record secular history. Combining close-ups of numerous mandalas and screens with interesting insights into the daily life, culture, and roles of women and children during Japan's Edo period, this engaging documentary is recommended. Aud: C, P. (L. Stevens)
Preaching From Pictures: A Japanese Mandala
(2002) 37 min. VHS: $50. Media Production Group (dist. by Asian Educational Media Service). PPR. Closed captioned. Volume 18, Issue 6
Preaching From Pictures: A Japanese Mandala
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