Introduction to Japanese architecture / text and photographs by David and Michiko Young ; illustrations by Tan Hong Yew.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Young, David E. (David Earl)

Contributor:

Young, Michiko.

Tan, Hong Yew.

Series:

Periplus Asian architecture

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vernacular architecture--Japan.

Vernacular architecture.

Japan.

Physical Description:

128 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Other Title:

Japanese architecture

Place of Publication:

[Singapore] : Periplus ; North Clarendon, VT : Distributor, Tuttle Pub., [2004]

Summary:

Simplicity, asymmetry, sensitivity to the natural environment, and the use of natural materials are the hallmarks of much of Japanese architecture. This restrained architectural tradition developed in marked contrast to an exuberant tradition characterized by monumentality and the use of bold colors. The book, which outlines the major changes in Japan's architecture over the past 12,000 years, is profusely illustrated with over 340 color photographs, woodblock prints, maps, diagrams, and specially commissioned watercolors.

Contents:

Development of Traditional Architecture 4

Basic Principles of Japanese Architecture 6

Pre-Buddhist Cultures 12

Reconstructed Jomon and Yayoi Settlements 14

The Grand Shrines at Ise 18

Tomb Mounds 22

Ainu Buildings 24

Influences from Korea and China 26

Heijokyo: An Early Capital 28

Horyuji: The Oldest Extant Temple 30

Nara Period Temples 32

Post-Buddhist Shinto Shrines 34

Developing a Cultural Identity 36

Palaces and Mansions 40

Mountain Temples 44

Paradise Halls 48

Merging of Shinto and Buddhist Architecture 52

The Way of the Warrior 54

New Principles in Residential Architecture 56

Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji Temples 58

The Way of Tea 62

Feudal Period Temples 66

The Ichijodani Historic Site 68

Castles and Castle Culture 72

Centralized Authority 76

Edo: The Feudal Capital 78

Takayama: An Administrative Town 80

Kanazawa: A Castle Town 82

Ogimachi: A Farm Village 84

Minka: Rural Houses 88

Kurashiki: A Rice Merchant Town 92

The Important Role of Storehouses 94

The Mausoleums at Nikko 96

Sukiya Style Villas and Palaces 100

Theaters and Sumo Rings 104

Japan in Transition 108

Pseudo-Western and Blended Styles 110

Residential Architecture in the Traditional Style 112

Inns in the Traditional Style 116

Temples and Shrines in the Traditional Style 118

Modern Architecture 122.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 128).

ISBN:

0794601006

9780794601003

OCLC:

55149497

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