Asked by Jacob Cunningham on Sep 26, 2024

Which artwork did a catastrophic fire destroy in 1949?

A) Decorated interior walls of the Phoenix Hall, Byodoin
B) Structure of Phoenix Hall, Byodoin
C) Structure Golden Hall, Horyuji
D) Decorated interior walls of the Golden Hall, Horyuji

Phoenix Hall

The main building of Byōdō-in, a historic Buddhist temple in Uji, Japan, known for its Phoenix-like architecture.

Horyuji

An ancient Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan, known for its historic wooden structures and as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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