The Art of Japanese Architecture
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Simplicity, asymmetry, sensitivity to the natural environment, and the use of natural materials are the hallmarks of Japanese architecture. This book provides an overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. It begins with a discussion of prehistoric dwelling and concludes with a description of important modern buildings.
Author: David Young
Format: Paperback, 176 pages, 216mm x 279mm, 794 g
Published: 2014, Tuttle Publishing, United States
Genre: Architecture
Description
Simplicity, asymmetry, sensitivity to the natural environment, and the use of natural materials are the hallmarks of Japanese architecture. This book provides an overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. It begins with a discussion of prehistoric dwelling and concludes with a description of important modern buildings.
The Art of Japanese Architecture