The art of Japanese architecture

Resource Information

The work The art of Japanese architecture represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Randwick City Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

The art of Japanese architecture

Statement of responsibility

David and Michiko Young ; photography by David and Michiko Young, Ben Simmons, Keyphotos, Murata Noboru ; Illustrations by Tan Hong Yew

Title variation

Japanese architecture

Creator

• Young, David

Contributor

• Tan, Yew Hong
• Simmons, Ben
• Noboru, Murata
• Keyphotos
• Young, Michiko

Author

• Young, David
• Young, Michiko

Photographer

• Young, David
• Keyphotos
• Noboru, Murata
• Simmons, Ben
• Tan, Yew Hong
• Young, Michiko

Subject

• Architecture -- Japan -- 21st century
• Architecture, Japanese
• Architecture, Japanese -- Pictorial works

Genre

• Pictorial works

Language

eng

Summary

Summary: "The Art of Japanese Architecture explores the simplicity, asymmetry, sensitivity to the natural environment, and use of natural materials that are the hallmarks of Japanese architecture. These elements are explored and clarified in this cultural and historical overview of the rapidly changing world of Japanese architecture. Beginning with a discussion of prehistoric pit dwellings and concluding with a description of significant modern buildings, David and Michiko Young, authors of the 2006 American Horticultural Award-winning book, The Art of the Japanese Garden, analyse the major changes in architecture caused by the introduction of Buddhist culture, the development of feudalism, the influence of Western culture and the adaptation of the international style in contemporary buildings."--Publisher description

Dewey number

720.952

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary form

non fiction

Target audience

adult