| Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings Contributor(s): Morse, Edward S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 4805308893 ISBN-13: 9784805308899 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: Written by the author of "Glimpses of China and Chinese Homes," this volume details the various indoor and outdoor features of traditional Japanese homes. Fully illustrated by the author, the book describes all aspects of Japanese domestic architecture, from the tiles used on the roofs to the mats used on the floors; from the layouts of the rooms to the housewares used to fill them. Then, he moves outside to delight the reader with the splendor of the flowers, trees and water features of the Japanese garden. Finishing with a chapter describing the differences and similarities between Japanese homes to those of the Ainu, Koreans and Chinese, this is one of the most comprehensive books written on the subject and is a must for lovers of all things Japanese. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Japan - Architecture | Buildings - Residential - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Architectural & Industrial |
| Dewey: 728.64 |
| Series: Tuttle Classics |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.12" W x 8" (0.90 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Morse's publication is an idea book par excellence ... Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings is likely to continue to be a valued resource for some time to come.--David and Michiko Young First published in 1886, this classic review of the Japanese house and garden remains an authoritative description of the architecture of the traditional Japanese home. The work of Edward S. Morse, a groundbreaking and imaginative inventor, academic, author and museum curator, this edition of Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings features an introduction by David and Michiko Young placing the book in its historical context and explaining its continued relevance. Containing over 300 detailed illustrations and revealing important historical and cultural sources, Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings is a time-tested resource for architects and landscape designers alike. Chapters include:
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