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What Is Japanese Architecture? (English and Japanese Edition) Hardcover – January 1, 1985

Japanese Edition by Kazuo Nishi (Author), Kazuo Hozumi (Author)

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Traces the development of the traditional styles of the architecture of Japanese houses, theaters, teahouses, castles, Buddhist temples, and Shinto shrines

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144 pages
Language

English, Japanese
Publisher

Kodansha USA Inc
Publication date

January 1, 1985
Dimensions

7.75 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
ISBN-10

0870117114
ISBN-13

978-0870117114
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A useful, concise compendium of infor mation about Japanese architecture, copiously illustrated with line drawings which augment text descriptions of Jap anese structures. Encyclopedic in ap proach, the book is arranged by chap ters that cover broad building types. Within each chapter, particular styles, important works, and notable cities are discussed. Augmenting the text is a list ing of sites, a bibliography, and an in dex. A good book to satisfy the increas ing interest in Japanese culture. Recommended for most libraries. Ed ward H. Teague, Univ. of Florida Libs., Gainesville
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kodansha USA Inc; First Edition (January 1, 1985)
Language ‏ : ‎ English, Japanese
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0870117114
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0870117114
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches

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Ronin

Excellent Introduction to Japanese Architecture

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2009

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I'm a big fan of this book. Inside the front cover is an excellent map of Japan that shows the locations of all the temples, castles, houses, gardens, etc covered in the book, which is also a boon for planning travel. Inside the back cover is a very helpful chronology of the architecture from 10,000BC to 1868.

Even though all the illustrations are hand drawn b/w, they offer excellent detail. There are city plans and numerous architectural schematics. The book is divided in to 4 sections:

1) Worship: The Architecture of Buddhist & Shinto Shrines
2) Daily Life: Residential & Urban Architecture
3) Battle: Castles & Castle Towns
4) Entertainment: Architecture in the Sukiya Spirit (philosophy of restraint, simplicity, & refinement)

Within the 4 chapters are 60 sub-chapters. In the back there are some helpful sections like directions to the sites in the book, a short list of museums, and a good bibliography for additional reading.

I liked the section on Kanazawa, and recommend people visit there to experience one of the few remaining castle towns. Overall and excellent book.

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Caretta Erik

Amazing introduction on traditional Japanese Architecture

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2009

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This book offers a great introduction to Japanese traditional architecture in all its fields, from castles to temples, palaces and houses.
There are chapters even on ancient cities, gardens, tea houses and much more.
The book is wonderfully illustrated with technical (but not only) drawings, that can really make you understand how something was realized.
A must for everyone who want to learn something on Japanese architecture without buy something too much technical.

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Erick(Rick) Hao

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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020

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Good resource for all interest in subject

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David C. Delany

Among the Best of the Mostly Mediocre

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2016

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A difficult book to accurately appraise. It isn't all that good, but it is about as good as anything in English about Japanese architecture. I was very pleased to see solid descriptions relating the periods to the buildings, and found the general flow quite nicely done, but at the same time the two Kazuo's assumed a lot about their own culture that didn't travel well around the world to the US. That said, I am pleased to have it in my library, and to have read it.

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014

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exactly what you are looking for!

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Brian Burke

Excellent source material!

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2004

I've been searching for a book such as this for quite some time. I purchased this book as source material for 3D modeling, and all the hand drawn illustrations are simply amazing! Many interior, exterior and close-up shots of Japanese architecture. Several floor plans and isometric views of various homes and temples.
Having only recieved my book the day before, I have not had a chance to read it from cover to cover, but what I have read was informative and well written. While you may not be able to build your very own "to code" Japanese home with this book, as a source of information and inspiration, it's a tremendous book!

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Conigliara A. Cooper

Good Content

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2014

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I first reviewed this book at my local library and i was happy with the content of the book. As the condition of the book it my expectations

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Bluestream

a wonderful guide to japanese architectural styles!

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2000

This is a good guide to Japanse architecture and it's styles. It contains many illustrations, and is a detailed description on types of Traditional Japanese architecture.

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藤原惠洋

素晴らしいガイド！

Reviewed in Japan on March 19, 2017

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わかりやすい英文と豊富な図版で外国人研究者の仲間に勧めることができました。

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Roman Eisele

Sehr instruktive Einführung

Reviewed in Germany on June 5, 2013

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Auch wenn dieses Buch schon ein paar Jahre alt ist (die erste Auflage der japanischen Original-Ausgabe erschien 1983), bildet es immer noch eine sehr empfehlenswerte Einführung, die sorgfältig die Besonderheiten der traditionellen japanischen Baukunst verständlich macht. Übersichtlich stellt das Buch deren Hauptgebiete dar: buddhistischer und shintoistischer Tempelbau, feudale Residenzen und bürgerliche Wohnbauten, Burgen sowie “Entertainment”, sprich Teehäuser, Theaterbauten und Vergnügungsviertel. Dabei wird auch die technische Seite der Baukunst, sprich die besondere Konstruktionsweise der überwiegend aus Holz bestehenden Gebäude nicht vernachlässigt. Der englische Text ist klar und knapp gehalten, umso großzügiger ist der Band dafür mit Zeichnungen ausgestattet – wohlgemerkt ausschließlich mit Zeichnungen, es gibt kein einziges Foto. Das ist wahrscheinlich auch der Punkt, an dem sich entscheidet, ob dieses Buch einem Leser/einer Leserin gefällt oder nicht. Wer vor allem einen Bildband mit schönen Farbaufnahmen wünscht, wird enttäuscht sein. Wer dagegen (wie ich) bei Architektur auf Fotos verzichten kann und sich dafür viele instruktive Skizzen, Pläne und Aufrisse wünscht, der dürfte von diesem Buch sehr angetan sein.

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highly recommended

Reviewed in Japan on February 3, 2016

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great book!
Plenty of direction to look further.
I wish this had be my first book about japanese architecture.
It has everything well explained, with hand drew images, that let`S you feeel the values and differences among styles and times.
I found hints invaluable for looking fo other books about sizes and parameters.
I highly suggest this book for everyone.
A student, as an architect or engineer from other countries that wants to start to explore the japanese architecture.
A beauty lover, regardless what is field of provenience.

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