| Impressions of Japanese Architecture and the Allied Arts Contributor(s): Cram, Ralph Adams (Author) |
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ISBN: 1443777986 ISBN-13: 9781443777988 Publisher: Mottelay Press OUR PRICE: $29.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - General - Art |
| Dewey: 722.12 |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.91 lbs) 324 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume contains a fascinating and comprehensive exploration of Japanese architecture through the ages - with information on temples, shrines, domestic buildings, and much more. "Impressions Of Japanese Architecture and the Allied Arts" is highly recommended for those with an interest in the development of Japanese architecture, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: The Genius of Japanese Art, The Early Architecture of Japan, The Later Architecture of Japan, Temples and Shrines, Temple Gardens, Domestic Interiors, The Minor Arts, A Colour Print of Yeizan, A Note on Japanese Sculpture, etcetera. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author." |
