Traditional Japanese Architecture: An Exploration of Elements and Forms
by:
Mira Locher (author)
Kengo Kuma (author)
Ben Simmons (author)
Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. Intricate carved wood transoms and precisely woven tatami mats—each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. In Traditional Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular...
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Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. Intricate carved wood transoms and precisely woven tatami mats—each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. In Traditional Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular development, construction, function and symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to door pulls and kettle hangers, Traditional Japanese Architecture situates these elements firmly within the natural environment and traditional culture of Japan.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9784805309803 (4805309806)
Publish date: November 10th 2010
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
my rating is based only on the pictures in this book. i read almost none of the text (and there was quite a bit of it).
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