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Heian Period

Heian Period. “Peace and Tranquility” (794-1185). Heian Period. This period was named after modern Kyoto Confucianism and Chinese influences Peak of Japanese imperial court; art, poetry, and literature 50 th emperor, Emperor Kammu. Heian Beauty.

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Heian Period

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  1. Heian Period “Peace and Tranquility” (794-1185)

  2. Heian Period • This period was named after modern Kyoto • Confucianism and Chinese influences • Peak of Japanese imperial court; art, poetry, and literature • 50th emperor, Emperor Kammu

  3. Heian Beauty • If you were beautiful you were considered a “good” person • Other virtues were of little or no importance • Men were considered beautiful if they had a short, pointed beard

  4. Heian Beauty • Women were considered beautiful if their face was powdered white, cheeks were lightly colored in red, a small, red mouth and high eyebrows in the middle of the forehead were painted on, and your hair was long, black, and shiny • Both genders blackened their teeth with a vinegar and herbs mixture

  5. MurasakiShikibu

  6. Mirasaki Shikibu may not have been her real name • Speculated to be Fujiwara Takako • Referred to as “Lady Murasaki”

  7. Murasaki was born into a family of minor nobility in 973 in Kyoto, Japan • Mother died when she was a child • Murasaki and her brother were raised by their father, Fuiwara no Tametoki

  8. Murasaki’s father wished she were a boy • Raised her with a male education • She was taught kanji and classical Chinese literature vs. kana and poetry

  9. Married in her 20’s • Her daughter, Daini no Sanmi, was born in 999 • Her husband passed away in 1001 A.D.

  10. After her husband died, Murasaki went to court and was a lady in waiting for Emperor Ichijo • When he died, she was the lady in waiting for Empress Akiko (A lady in waiting is a personal servant to the one they serve, duties vary from court to court) • It is thought that Murasaki’s famous works were written at court

  11. Murasaki’s most famous work includes: • The Tale of Genji (1001-1008) • The Murasaki Shikibu Diary • The Murasaki Shikibu Collection (which was a compilation of 128 poems)

  12. Murasaki died in 1014 in her mid 50’s • However, her works live on and The Tale of Genji is used as curriculum throughout Japan

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