Books Details
Author : Mira Locher Pages : 224 pages Publisher : Tuttle Publishing Language : ISBN-
10 : 4805313285 ISBN-13 : 9784805313282
Books Descriptions
Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. An intricate carved wood transom
and a precisely woven tatami mat?each element of traditional Japanese architecture
tells a story.In Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores how each of these
stories encompasses the particular development, construction, function and
symbolism inherent in historic architectural elements. From roofs, walls and floors to
door pulls and kettle hangers, Japanese Architecture situates these elements firmly
within the natural environment and traditional Japanese culture.Japanese
architecture developed with influences from abroad and particular socio-political
situations at home. The resulting forms and construction materials?soaring roofs with
long eaves, heavy timber structures of stout columns supporting thick beams, mud
plaster walls flecked with straw and sand and the refined paper-covered lattice shoji
screen?are recognizable as being of distinctly Japanese design. Designed with strong
