Traditional Domestic Architecture of Japan
(Book #21 in the The Heibonsha Survey of Japanese Art Series)
Dust jacket notes: "Traditional Japanese domestic architecture is epitomized in the minka: the houses of the common people built during the feudal age that preceded Japan's entry into the modern world... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0834810042
ISBN13:9780834810044
Release Date:January 1972
Publisher:Art Media Resources
Length:150 Pages
Weight:1.38 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 7.4" x 9.4"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is really an outstanding book on traditional Japanese architecture that focuses primarily on the Minka style. I highly recommend it for anyone seriously interested Japanese homes. Good balance of high quality color and b/w photos, combined with solid content. Chapters include: 1) The Traditional House in the World Today 2) The Minka Design Method: Floor Plans & Post Placement; Basic Structure; Post as Symbol; Functional Durability; Area Under the Eaves 3) Development of Special Minka Characteristics: Regional Traits & Social Symbolism; Roof Truss Structures; Influence of Roof on Floor plans; Module Based on tatami or Interpost Span; Marking Structural Members; Regional Status Symbols; Strength & Weakness of Sumptuary Edicts 4) Before the Minka 5) Minka from Medieval to Early Modern Times: Houses of Heian & Kamakura Periods; Rin'ami House & Jitogata Mandokoro Sennenya; Urban 16th Century Nara & Kyoto Homes; Early Edo Houses 6) Edo Period Shops & Farmhouses Absolutely Beautiful Book!
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