Nara National Museum Buddhist Art Library
Nara National Museum Buddhist Art Library, Research institute and art library in Nara Park, Japan.
The Nara National Museum Buddhist Art Library contains documents, photographs, and resources dedicated to the study of Buddhist artistic heritage.
Established in 1980 with foundations from 1902, the library resides in a building designed by architect Tadashi Sekino following modern Japanese architectural principles.
The library maintains collections of rare texts, manuscripts, and visual materials that document the evolution of Buddhist art across Japan and East Asia.
Researchers and students can access academic papers, historical photographs, and specialized databases focusing on Buddhist art and cultural documentation.
The facility holds the designation of Important Cultural Property of Japan while functioning as an active research center for Buddhist artistic studies.
Location: Nara
Inception: 1980
Architects: Tadashi Sekino
Architectural style: modern Japanese-style architecture
Website: https://narahaku.go.jp/guide/05.html
GPS coordinates: 34.68253,135.83914
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:05
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