Heiji monogatari emaki
Definition
A series of illustrated scrolls that narrate events from the Heiji Rebellion, a civil war that occurred in Japan during 1159-1160. The scrolls provide visual storytelling and historical documentation.
Related terms
Night Attack on the Sanjô Palace: Another famous Japanese handscroll painting depicting a specific event during medieval times.
Civil war: An armed conflict between different groups within one country, usually fighting for control over political power or resources.
Scroll painting: An artwork created by painting or drawing on paper or silk mounted onto rolls or scrolls.
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