篠原一男は博士論文第三章で、日本古代建築には正面性があると見定める。その理路は、人は南大門から入り対称の軸線上を歩くことで建物正面を強く意識するからだとする。唐招提寺のファサードは中心スパン16尺が両端に向かって15尺、13尺、11尺と低減することで中心軸がさらに強調されるのでこの時代の建物の中でも正面性が強く感じられる。In the third chapter of his doctoral thesis, Shinohara Kazuo determines that ancient Japanese architecture has a frontal nature. The logic behind this is that people enter through the Nandaimon and walk along a symmetrical axis and become strongly aware of the front of the building. The central axis of Toshodaiji Temple's facade is reduced to 15, 13, and 11 shaku towards both ends, making it even more emphasising, making it a strong frontal feel even among buildings of this era.