| Korea Style Contributor(s): Iwatate, Marcia (Author), Unsoo, Kim (Author), Llewellyn, Clark E. (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0804837503 ISBN-13: 9780804837507 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $40.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: "Korea Style" reveals the intrinsic elements of Korean designusimplicity, moderation, constraint, and a deep respect for all things natural. Despite the filtering of Japanese and Western design ideas into Korea over the millennia, the peninsula has maintained its own identity and is gaining recognition for its own particular "style.o Spatial, spiritual and material qualities are reflected in the simple beauty of its architectural design, while classic objects that immediately distinguish themselves as being uniquely Korean are used with distinctive flair in interior decoration. "Korea Style" is the first book devoted to the countryAEs architecture and interior designufeaturing twenty-two exceptional homes, studios and public and heritage buildings. Ranging from vernacular to cutting-edge creations, all are a celebration of the countryAEs atural landscape, arts and crafts and architectural heritage juxtaposed with a drive towards invention, experimentation and individuality. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Interior Design - General - Architecture | Regional - Architecture | Buildings - Residential |
| Dewey: 747.095 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 9" W x 12" (3.45 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With over 500 stunning photographs, this design book reveals the relatively unknown but unique aesthetics of Korea. Korea Style reveals the intrinsic elements of Korean design; simplicity, moderation, constraint, and a deep respect for all things natural. Despite the filtering of Japanese and Western design ideas into Korea over the millennia, the peninsula has maintained its own identity and is gaining recognition for its own particular style. Spatial, spiritual and material qualities are reflected in the simple beauty of its architectural design, while classic objects that immediately distinguish themselves as being uniquely Korean are used with distinctive flair in interior design and decoration. Korea Style is the first book devoted to the country's architecture and interior design-featuring twenty-two exceptional homes, studios and public and heritage buildings. They range from vernacular to cutting-edge creations and are a celebration of the country's natural landscape, arts and crafts and architectural heritage juxtaposed with a drive towards invention, experimentation and individuality. |