The Art of Japanese Architecture: History / Culture / Design

by David E. Young and Michiko Young

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4805315040
• ISBN13: 9784805315040
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 2.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 10.1"