Home > Asia > Japan > Japan Heritage Sites > Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36313030
© /Heritage Images
Floating Gate Gate Itsukushima Shrine Lantern Natural Setting Shinto Shintoism Shrine Stone Lantern Torii Torii Gate Unesco Unesco World Heritage Site Way In World Heritage Site
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> G
> Arnold Genthe
> Asia
> Japan
> Japan Heritage Sites
> Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
> Asia
> Japan
> Related Images
> Popular Themes
> Religious Images
Travel Views of Japan and Korea,
EDITORS COMMENTS
a captivating photographic series by Arnold Genthe, transports us back in time to the early 1900s. This evocative black-and-white image is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of East Asia, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of Itsukushima Shrine in Japan and Haeinsa Temple in Korea. Arnold Genthe, a renowned American photographer, captured these travel views during his extensive journey through Asia at the turn of the 20th century. This particular photograph features Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is renowned for its iconic torii gate, which appears to be floating on the water during high tide. The image is a nitrate negative, a photographic process popular during the early 1900s. Genthe's masterful use of lighting and composition highlights the intricate details of the shrine's entrance, stone lanterns, and the way in. The natural setting of the shrine, with its lush greenery and serene water, is a perfect backdrop to the religious and historic significance of this Shinto site. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the religious practices of Shintoism, an indigenous religion of Japan, with its focus on the worship of nature and ancestral spirits. The torii gate, a symbol of the boundary between the secular and sacred, is a powerful representation of the connection between the natural world and the spiritual realm. This image from the "Travel Views of Japan and Korea" series by Arnold Genthe is not only a stunning work of art but also a valuable historical document, providing a window into the past and a reminder of the enduring cultural heritage of Japan and Korea.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
