The Rebellions of the Hgen and Heiji Eras 17th century Japan The Hgen Rebellion, which occurred in central Kyoto in 1156, involved a dispute over imperial succession. Although it lasted only a few hours, this skirmish and the Heiji Rebellion of 1160 had far-reaching sociopolitical consequences, marking the close of the peaceful Heian period (794-1185) and the rise of the samurai class. These screens, depicting the Hgen incident on the right and the Heiji on the left, illustrate some of the battles that terrified Kyoto citizenry. Nobles in mansions, warriors in the streets, courtiers in ox-drawn carriages, and samurai on horseback witness the chaos, set against a bird’s-eye view of the city’s verdant hills, rivers, shrines, and temples. This is one of the earliest-known examples of a combined Hgen-Heiji painting in large-screen format. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #8930. The Battles of the Hgen and Heiji Eras Play or pause #8853. The Battl

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The Rebellions of the Hgen and Heiji Eras 17th century Japan The Hgen Rebellion, which occurred in central Kyoto in 1156, involved a dispute over imperial succession. Although it lasted only a few hours, this skirmish and the Heiji Rebellion of 1160 had far-reaching sociopolitical consequences, marking the close of the peaceful Heian period (794-1185) and the rise of the samurai class. These screens, depicting the Hgen incident on the right and the Heiji on the left, illustrate some of the battles that terrified Kyoto citizenry. Nobles in mansions, warriors in the streets, courtiers in ox-drawn carriages, and samurai on horseback witness the chaos, set against a bird’s-eye view of the city’s verdant hills, rivers, shrines, and temples. This is one of the earliest-known examples of a combined Hgen-Heiji painting in large-screen format. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #8930. The Battles of the Hgen and Heiji Eras Play or pause #8853. The Battl

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