The Art Of Japanese Architecture

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 : Geeta Mehta
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462908500
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Japan Architecture written by Geeta Mehta and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring dozens of high-quality photographs, schematic designs and insightful commentary this Japanese architecture book is a must-have for architects or collectors. The past five years are widely consider to have been the most innovative period in contemporary Japanese design history. The projects featured in New Japan Architecture were completed during this extraordinarily fertile time. Featuring breathtaking images of modern Japan, this volume presents forty-eight extraordinary projects by forty-two of the world's leading architects, including: Hitoshi Abe Ward Kishi Tadao Ando Chiba Manabu Architects Toyo Ito Kengo Kuma Kazuyo Sejima This architecture book features a wide-range of buildings, some exhibiting the ultimate ideal of the white Zen cube, while others exemplify the search for the new wow factor in iconic design. In many, cutting-edge modernity is counterbalanced by a concern for sustainability—an issue that has motivated many architects to rethink and reintroduce concepts drawn from traditional Japanese architecture. Projects big and small, private and public, residential and commercial are included. Insightful text by two leading experts in the field of Japanese architecture highlights the remarkable aspects of each building and places these developments within the wider context of world architecture. Offering an essential overview of current trends, New Japan Architecture points the way to modern architecture's future.

Author : Mira Locher
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906060
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Traditional Japanese Architecture written by Mira Locher and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By examining the Japanese history of buildings and building designs from prehistory to modern day, lovers of Japan will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of this island country. 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.

Author : 五十嵐太郎
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9784866580210
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 英文版現代建築家列伝 written by 五十嵐太郎 and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Teiji Itō
Publisher : Weatherhill, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Traditional Domestic Architecture of Japan written by Teiji Itō and published by Weatherhill, Incorporated. This book was released on 1972 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Marianne Ibler
Publisher : Aalborg University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modern Japanese Architecture written by Marianne Ibler and published by Aalborg University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the architecture of Japanese architects Kenzo Tange, Junzo Sakakura, Kiyonori Kikutake and Kunio Maekawa, leading exponents of the 'New Japanese School' in architecture in the middle of the 20th century.

Author : Dana Buntrock
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136748571
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Japanese Architecture as a Collaborative Process written by Dana Buntrock and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architects throughout the world hold Japan's best architecture in high regard, considering the country's buildings among the world's most carefully crafted and innovative. While many books, magazines, and exhibitions have focused on the results of architectural practice in Japan, this book is the first to explain the reasons for Japan's remarkable structures. Architecture does not occur in isolation; Japan's architects are able to collaborate with a wide variety of people from professional consultants to constructors. Dana Buntrock discusses architecture as a part of the construction community, moving from historical precedents that predate the emergence of the architectural profession in Japan through to contemporary practices.

Author : Robert Treat Paine
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300053333
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art and Architecture of Japan written by Robert Treat Paine and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once slighted as mere copying from China, the arts of Japan are now seen as a unique alternation of advances and withdrawals. At times the islanders produced Chinese-style works of great beauty, unmatched on the continent. When they chose to be independent, their art differs at every level. Sculpture, and even more painting, are concrete, sensuous, and emotional, speaking directly to all.

Author : Francesca Chiorino
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 8891812323
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Homes in Japan written by Francesca Chiorino and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive study on contemporary Japanese houses designed by established and emerging architects alike. Featuring a collection of homes designed by the main contemporary Japanese architects, this indispensable volume explores the country’s new architectural trends. This book demonstrates the ability of Japan’s leading young architects to express an intrinsic union with the elements of nature through the language of architecture. Spectacular large-format images capture the essence and spirit of the houses, while informative descriptions provide enlightening context. The book’s format underscores the strength and value of these projects—as well as the masterful skill of the architects behind them.

Author : Dana Buntrock
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134725086
Total Pages : 745 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Materials and Meaning in Contemporary Japanese Architecture written by Dana Buntrock and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautiful and perceptive book, Dana Buntrock examines, for the first time, how tradition is incorporated into contemporary Japanese architecture. Looking at the work of five architects – Fumihiko Maki, Terunobu Fujimori, Ryoji Suzuki, Kengo Kuma, and Jun Aoki – Buntrock reveals the aims influencing many wonderful works barely known in the West; the sensual side of Japanese architecture borne out of approaches often less concerned with professionalism than with people and place. The buildings described in this book illustrate an architecture that embraces uniqueness, expressing unusual stories in the rough outlines of rammed earth and rust, and demonstrating new paths opening up for architectural practice today. For some, these examples will offer new insight into expressions of tradition in Japanese architecture; for others, this book offers inspiration for their own efforts to assert the unique heritage of other regions around the world. Compelling, insightful and groundbreaking, this book is essential for everyone studying Japanese architecture and anyone trying to invoke narrative and tradition in contemporary design.