The Dawns Of Tradition
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
UnknownEmbark on a visual and philosophical journey into the heart of Japanese aesthetics and the spiritual origins of its craftsmanship. The Dawns of Tradition, commissioned by Nissan Motor Co., is an exquisite exploration of how ancient myths and Shinto traditions continue to breathe life into modern Japanese culture. The narrative creates a compelling tension between the "old ways"—the silent beauty of rock gardens, the precision of traditional carpentry, and the sacredness of nature—and the hyper-modern industrial world. Through stunning photography and insightful commentary (featuring an introduction by Gregory Clark), the book examines the Japanese concept of monozukuri (the art of making things) and how the "dawn" of these traditions still illuminates contemporary design and society. It is a sophisticated study of a culture that manages to be both the most futuristic and the most traditional on Earth, making it a prized volume for enthusiasts of
Author: Gregory. Introduction by. Clark
Format: Paperback
Published: 1983, Nissan Motor Co. - Japan
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
UnknownEmbark on a visual and philosophical journey into the heart of Japanese aesthetics and the spiritual origins of its craftsmanship. The Dawns of Tradition, commissioned by Nissan Motor Co., is an exquisite exploration of how ancient myths and Shinto traditions continue to breathe life into modern Japanese culture. The narrative creates a compelling tension between the "old ways"—the silent beauty of rock gardens, the precision of traditional carpentry, and the sacredness of nature—and the hyper-modern industrial world. Through stunning photography and insightful commentary (featuring an introduction by Gregory Clark), the book examines the Japanese concept of monozukuri (the art of making things) and how the "dawn" of these traditions still illuminates contemporary design and society. It is a sophisticated study of a culture that manages to be both the most futuristic and the most traditional on Earth, making it a prized volume for enthusiasts of