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The Dawn of East Asian International Buddhist Art and Architecture
Horyu-ji– Temple of the Exalted Law – in its Contexts

Symposium Schedule

10:00  Introduction
   
10:15 Dr. J. Edward Kidder, Jr.
Reviving the Burning Question: the Horyu-ji Fires
and its Reconstruction
   
11:15 Recess
   
11:30 Dr. Huang Yunsheng, Mr. Eric Field
Computer Reconstruction of the Five-storied Pagoda of Horyu-ji
   
12:30 Lunch
   
2:00 Dr. Michael Como
The Cult of Prince Shotoku
   
3:00 Dr. Nancy S. Steinhardt
Horyu-ji Through Chinese Eyes
   
4:00 Recess
   
4:15 Dr. Dorothy C. Wong
East Asian Buddhist Art in the Times of Horyu-ji
   
5:15 Dr. Paul Groner
Discussant
   
5:40 Open discussion
   
6:00-7:00 Reception at the University Art Museum
   
  A boxed lunch may be reserved by contacting Ms. Strawn by Friday, September 16. Please note any dietary restrictions when making the reservation.
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