Architecture And Art Of Asia

Author : Rebecca M. Brown
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119019532
Total Pages : 691 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Companion to Asian Art and Architecture written by Rebecca M. Brown and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to Asian Art and Architecture presents a collection of 26 original essays from top scholars in the field that explore and critically examine various aspects of Asian art and architectural history. Brings together top international scholars of Asian art and architecture Represents the current state of the field while highlighting the wide range of scholarly approaches to Asian Art Features work on Korea and Southeast Asia, two regions often overlooked in a field that is often defined as India-China-Japan Explores the influences on Asian art of global and colonial interactions and of the diasporic communities in the US and UK Showcases a wide range of topics including imperial commissions, ancient tombs, gardens, monastic spaces, performances, and pilgrimages.

Author : Shabbir Hussain Mustafa
Publisher : National Gallery Singapore
ISBN 13 : 9811406529
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Suddenly Turning Visible: Art and Architecture in Southeast Asia (1969–1989) written by Shabbir Hussain Mustafa and published by National Gallery Singapore. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1981, the Filipino artist and curator Raymundo Albano adopted the expression “Suddenly Turning Visible” to describe the rapid transformation of Manila’s urban landscape. The visibility that Albano evoked was aspirational, driven by a desire for rapid economic growth in which art had a critical role. This catalogue traces this story through three influential art institutions: the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Alpha Gallery in Singapore and the Bhirasri Institute of Modern Art in Bangkok. It presents in rich detail artworks from the period, an anthology of primary documents and interviews with curators, artists and architects, revealing the links between architecture, modern art and the role of institutions in Southeast Asia.

Author : Jeffrey W. Cody
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824861019
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Architecture and the Beaux-Arts written by Jeffrey W. Cody and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2011-01-31 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early twentieth century, Chinese traditional architecture and the French-derived methods of the École des Beaux-Arts converged in the United States when Chinese students were given scholarships to train as architects at American universities whose design curricula were dominated by Beaux-Arts methods. Upon their return home in the 1920s and 1930s, these graduates began to practice architecture and create China’s first architectural schools, often transferring a version of what they had learned in the U.S. to Chinese situations. The resulting complex series of design-related transplantations had major implications for China between 1911 and 1949, as it simultaneously underwent cataclysmic social, economic, and political changes. After 1949 and the founding of the People’s Republic, China experienced a radically different wave of influence from the Beaux-Arts through advisors from the Soviet Union who, first under Stalin and later Khrushchev, brought Beaux-Arts ideals in the guise of socialist progress. In the early twenty-first century, China is still feeling the effects of these events. Chinese Architecture and the Beaux-Arts examines the coalescing of the two major architectural systems, placing significant shifts in architectural theory and practice in China within relevant, contemporary, cultural, and educational contexts. Fifteen major scholars from around the world analyze and synthesize these crucial events to shed light on the dramatic architectural and urban changes occurring in China today—many of which have global ramifications. This stimulating and generously illustrated work is divided into three sections, framed by an introduction and a postscript. The first focuses on the convergence of Chinese architecture and the École des Beaux-Arts, outlining the salient aspects of each and suggesting how and why the two "met" in the U.S. The second section centers on the question of how Chinese architects were influenced by the Beaux-Arts and how Chinese architecture was changed as a result. The third takes an even closer look at the Beaux-Arts influence, addressing how innovative practices, new schools of architecture, and buildings whose designs were linked to Beaux-Arts assumptions led to distinctive new paradigms that were rooted in a changing China. By virtue of its scope, scale, and scholarship, this volume promises to become a classic in the fields of Chinese and Western architectural history. Contributors: Tony Atkin, Peter J. Carroll, Yung Ho Chang,Jeffrey W. Cody, Kerry Sizheng Fan, Fu Chao-Ching, Gu Daqing, Seng Kuan,Delin Lai, Xing Ruan, Joseph Rykwert, Nancy S. Steinhardt, David VanZanten, Rudolf Wagner, Zhang Jie, Zhao Chen.

Author : David Young
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906575
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Japanese Architecture written by David Young and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a discussion of early prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of works by important modern Japanese architects. Along the way it discusses the iconic buildings and architectural styles for which Japan is so justly famous--from elegant Shinden and Sukiya aristocratic villas like the Kinkakuji "Golden Pavilion" in Kyoto, to imposing Samurai castles like Himeji and Matsumoto, and tranquil Zen Buddhist gardens and tea houses to rural Minka thatched-roof farmhouses and Shinto shrines. Each period in the development of Japan's architecture is described in detail and the most important structures are shown and discussed--including dozens of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The aesthetic trends in each period are presented within the context of Japanese society at the time, providing a unique in-depth understanding of the way Japanese architectural styles and buildings have developed over time and the great variety that is visible today. The book is profusely illustrated with hundreds of hand-drawn 3D watercolor illustrations and color photos as well as prints, maps and diagrams. The new edition features dozens of new photographs and a handy hardcover format that is perfect for travelers.

Author : Francis Chia-Hui Lin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1793614040
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Postcolonial Condition of Architecture in Asia written by Francis Chia-Hui Lin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a bidirectional investigation of Asia’s spatiotemporality by asking how Asia is located and how localities are Asianized. The author examines “display-ness” as a theoretical common divisor and argues that Asia’s architectural and urban spectacle is as meaningful and significant as an indicator of Asia’s postcolonial condition.

Author : Thomas Christensen
Publisher : Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bridge to Understanding written by Thomas Christensen and published by Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. This book was released on 2003-03-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction to the new Asian Art Museum in San Francisco's Civic Center

Author : Daigorō Chihara
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9789004105126
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hindu-Buddhist Architecture in Southeast Asia written by Daigorō Chihara and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1996 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with the technical, artistic and architectural aspects of the Hindu and Buddhist monuments from the beginning until today in Southeast Asia.

Author : Sambit Datta
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317150937
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Digital Archetypes written by Sambit Datta and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book presents a broad multi-disciplinary examination of early temple architecture in Asia, written by two experts in digital reconstruction and the history and theory of Asian architecture. The authors examine the archetypes of Early Brahmanic, Hindu and Buddhist temple architecture from their origins in north western India to their subsequent spread and adaptation eastwards into Southeast Asia. While the epic monuments of Asia are well known, much less is known about the connections between their building traditions, especially the common themes and mutual influences in the early architecture of Java, Cambodia and Champa. While others have made significant historiographic connections between these temple building traditions, this book unravels, for the first time, the specifically compositional and architectural linkages along the trading routes of South and Southeast Asia. Through digital reconstruction and recovery of three dimensional temple forms, the authors have developed a digital dataset of early Indian antecedents, tested new technologies for the acquisition of built heritage and developed new methods for comparative analysis of built form geometry. Overall the book presents a novel approach to the study of heritage and representation within the framework of emerging digital techniques and methods.

Author : JIMMY DON HOLLOWAY
Publisher : JIMMY DON HOLLOWAY
ISBN 13 : 1088259049
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Architecture and Art of Asia written by JIMMY DON HOLLOWAY and published by JIMMY DON HOLLOWAY. This book was released on 2023-05-08 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Embark on a captivating voyage through the pages of 'Architecture and Art of Asia: A Journey through Magnificent Structures and Artistic Masterpieces.' This exquisite volume unveils the enthralling world where architecture and art intertwine in perfect harmony across the diverse landscapes of Asia. Immerse yourself in the splendor of ancient temples, soaring palaces, intricate gardens, and awe-inspiring sculptures that bear witness to the rich cultural heritage of the continent. With vivid descriptions and stunning visuals, this book offers a unique perspective on the symbiotic relationship between architectural innovation and artistic expression, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship and creative prowess of Asian civilizations. Whether you're an art enthusiast, an architecture lover, or simply a curious traveler, this literary masterpiece promises a visual and intellectual journey that celebrates the beauty, history, and ingenuity of Asia's architectural and artistic wonders."

Author : Julia Hegewald
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004502661
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Water Architecture in South Asia written by Julia Hegewald and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water architecture in South Asia represents some of the most beautiful and spectacular building achievements of the region. This study provides a holistic approach to the subject, suggesting common links and regional contrasts between types of water structures and their contexts, with a comprehensive interpretation of the history and meaning of water architecture in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Five types of water structures are identified. Their development is traced from simple to more complex forms, considering how these accommodate secular and religious functions, and present expressions of sacred and royal authority. This publication is the first reference work on the subject. Many of the structures discussed and illustrated here have never been published before. Its comprehensive approach will have a wide relevance for other South Asian disciplines.