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.