
Traditional Japanese Architecture
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Simplicity, sensitivity to the natural environment, and the use of natural materials are the hallmarks of Japanese architecture. The Art of Japanese Architecture provides a broad overview of traditional Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. It begins with a discussion of prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of modern Japanese buildings. Important historical influences and trends--notably the introduction of Buddhist culture from Korea and China, the development of feudalism, and the influence of modern Western styles of building--are all discussed in detail as facets of Japanese design.
Through all of these changes, a restrained architectural tradition developed in marked contrast to an exuberant tradition characterized by monumentality and the use of bold colors. The book provides tremendous insights into the dynamic nature of Japanese architecture and how it reflects an underlying diversity within Japanese culture.
The book is profusely illustrated with over 370 color photographs, woodblock prints, maps, diagrams, and specially commissioned watercolors.
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- Intro
- Contents
- Foreward by Kengo Kuma
- Preface
- PART 1: Context
- 1. Environment and Culture
- 2. The Evolution of Japanese Architecture
- 3. The Role of Tradition
- PART 2: Forms and Materials
- 4. Basic Principles
- 5. Regional Variations
- 6. Tools and Techniques
- 7. Materials
- PART 3: Architecture
- 8. Roofs
- 9. Foundations
- 10. Walls
- 11. Floors
- 12. Ceilings
- 13. Built-Ins
- 14. Furniture
- 15. Decorative Objects
- 16. Interior Ornamentation
- 17. Exterior Ornamentation
- PART 4: Gardens and Courtyards
- 18. Shaping the Land
- 19. Entrance Gates
- 20. Garden Walls
- 21. Fences
- 22. Paths
- 23. Bridges
- 24. Gravel Courtyards
- 25. Raked Gravel Beds and Mounds
- 26. Stone Borders
- 27. Rocks and Stones
- 28. Plants
- 29. Water
- 30. Garden Objects
- 31. Temporary and Seasonal Elements
- Endnotes
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index
- Acknowledgments
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