At Home With Japanese Design

Author : Olivia Bays
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780500294994
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Japanese Style at Home written by Olivia Bays and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese interiors focus primarily on one simple philosophy, Zen. All the rooms in a traditionally furnished Japanese home strive to achieve a balance of peace and simplicity; their interiors are steeped in centuries of cultural influence, and a sense of calm is key to the whole aesthetic. This handbook shows how to create a tailor-made Japanese home. Working through the house one room at a time, it highlights classic items of furniture and signature accessories, from tatami mats and paper lanterns to shoji (dividing screens). In-depth case studies demonstrate the essential elements and provide inspiration, while colour combinations are explored to help personalize this iconic style for the home. Anyone who hankers after the Japanese look and is eager to bring it to their own home will find this book a valuable resource.

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 : Christoph Rademacher
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
ISBN 13 : 9403506458
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Japanese Design Law and Practice written by Christoph Rademacher and published by Kluwer Law International B.V.. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Max Planck Series on Asian Intellectual Property Law Volume 18 Indisputably, Japan is today a major hub of product design, and designs made in Japan play an influential role in the world across a wide range of industries. This is the first and only book in English to provide a detailed overview and discussion of product design protection and practice under Japanese law. In addition to expert analysis of the application of design law by Japanese courts and the Japan Patent Office (including the far-reaching 2020 amendments), the book features seven contributions by Japanese product designers from specific industries who describe the product design process in their industry and its legal ramifications worldwide. With in-depth description and analysis and many detailed explanatory figures and tables, the contributors cover such issues and topics as the following: ownership of design rights; requirements for design protection; application process for design registration; examination procedure; appeals and invalidity trials; design infringement and scope of protection; overlap of design and other intellectual property rights; design protection and competition law; international jurisdiction and governing law; and design rights and commercial transactions. Industry-specific chapters cover the application of design law in furniture, home appliances, cell phones, cars, advertising, product packaging, web design, and typeface design. The book concludes with a chapter highlighting differences in design law in Japan and the European Union. Given that Japanese design experts often note a lack of understanding of Japanese design law and practice by foreign companies, this book will appeal to law firm practitioners and in-house counsel involved in global design right portfolio management and design protection in Japan. It will also appeal to intellectual property scholars and product designers with an interest in Japanese design practice and law.

Author : Jean Mahoney
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780804832809
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book At Home with Japanese Design written by Jean Mahoney and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful introduction to the richness of Japanese culture, providing insights into the philosophic and aesthetic principles that underlie Japanese style. It is also a 'how to' book, with hundreds of useful ideas for integrating the simple elegance of Japanese design into your lifestyle.

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462900682
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elements of Japanese Design written by Boye Lafayette De Mente and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-21 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the elements of the timeless beauty that is Japanese design in this concise reference volume. Japanese design is known throughout the world for its beauty, its simplicity, and its blending of traditional and contemporary effects. This succinct guide describes the influence and importance of 65 key elements that make up Japanese design, detailing their origins—and their impact on fields ranging from architecture and interior design to consumer products and high fashion. Learn, for example, how the wabi sabi style that's so popular today developed from the lifestyle choices made by monks a thousand years ago. And how unexpected influences—like tatami (straw mats) or seijaku (silence)—have contributed to contemporary Japanese design. Elements of Japanese Design offers new insights into the historical and cultural developments at the root of this now international aesthetic movement. From wa (harmony) to kaizen (continuous improvement), from mushin (the empty mind) to mujo (incompleteness), you'll discover how these elements have combined and evolved into a powerful design paradigm that has changed the way the world looks, thinks and acts. Chapters include: Washi, Paper with Character Ikebana, Growing Flowers in a Vase Bukkyo, The Impact of Buddhism Shibui, Eliminating the Unessential Kawaii, The Incredibly "Cute" Syndrome Katana, Swords with Spirit

Author : Michael Freeman
Publisher : Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Space written by Michael Freeman and published by Universe Publishing(NY). This book was released on 2004 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ultra-crowded Japan, the constraints of space and form inspire rather than confound. That is readily apparent in this fascinating volume featuring impossibly tiny, narrow, odd-shaped habitats that have been transformed into peaceful, elegant oases through the innovative use of light, openness and visual harmony.

Author : Michael Dunn
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Traditional Japanese Design written by Michael Dunn and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utilitarian objects, including basketry, ceramics, lacquer, metalwork, and textiles, are presented in five areas of aesthetic taste that describe the essence of Japanese design.

Author : Sarah Lonsdale
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Japanese Design written by Sarah Lonsdale and published by Carlton Publishing Group. This book was released on 2001 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely collection of the best of madern Japan is an authoritative introduction to the country's contemporary design, and the histories behind them.

Author : Naomi Pollock
Publisher : ABRAMS
ISBN 13 : 9781419750540
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Japanese Design Since 1945 written by Naomi Pollock and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to present a comprehensive overview of postwar Japanese design For the Japanese, the concept of design is not limited to functionality or materiality--it is deeply connected with ancient culture and rituals. In this sense, a chair is much more than what you sit on, a cup more than what you drink from: these objects are to be reflected upon, to be touched and cherished. As mass manufacture became widespread in the post-war period, fascinating cross-cultural exchanges began to take place between Japan and the West. And in recent years, a new generation of designers has taken Japanese creativity into entirely new territory, reconceptualizing the very meaning of design. Showcasing over 80 designers, hundreds of objects, and contributions from both Japanese and Western designers inspired by Japan, this volume will remain the definitive work on the subject for many years to come.

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Publisher : Gingko PressInc
ISBN 13 : 9781584230816
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Japanese Design written by and published by Gingko PressInc. This book was released on 2001 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is part of a series aimed at allowing the designer to understand and appreciate traditional folk patterns in order to creatively employ their forms and colours in modern-day applications. Each pattern or device is explained historically and symbolically.