A STUDY OF MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE IN KITAYAMA, KYOTO

Abstract

This study is to evaluate the landscapes of mountains in Kitayama, Kyoto by focusing on their visual shapes and a way of viewing. First, mountain shapes are identified from the surrounding area, and then classified what type of mountain shapes are seen from the surrounding areas. Secondly, the way of viewing from the surrounding area is identified from historical records, regionral documents, and paintings. As a result, the way of viewing mountain is found in the area where can be seen the particular shape of mountains. And also, the way of viewing is not only correlated to the shape of mountain but also the place where are surrounded by the particular landform.