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Japanese Modern Architecture 1920-2015: Developments and Dialogues
Ari Seligmann
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Description for Japanese Modern Architecture 1920-2015: Developments and Dialogues
Hardback. Explains the rich history of Japanese architectural developments from the 1920s foundation of modern architecture to contemporary permutations of modern and post-modern architecture. This book introduces the diversity of Japanese architecture and traces the evolution of its architecture in the context of domestic and international developments. Num Pages: 128 pages, 95 colour images. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JM; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 254 x 16. Weight in Grams: 558.
Japanese Modern Architecture 1920-2015 uses a series of thematic lenses to explain the rich history of Japanese architectural developments from the 1920s foundation of modern architecture to contemporary permutations of modern and post-modern architecture. The book introduces the diversity of Japanese architecture and traces the evolution of Japanese architecture in the context of domestic and international developments. It examines the relationship between architecture and nature, and explores various approaches to craft and material. Finally, this new book considers tensions between refinement and ostentation in architectural expression.
Japanese Modern Architecture 1920-2015 uses a series of thematic lenses to explain the rich history of Japanese architectural developments from the 1920s foundation of modern architecture to contemporary permutations of modern and post-modern architecture. The book introduces the diversity of Japanese architecture and traces the evolution of Japanese architecture in the context of domestic and international developments. It examines the relationship between architecture and nature, and explores various approaches to craft and material. Finally, this new book considers tensions between refinement and ostentation in architectural expression.
Product Details
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Ramsbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781785002489
SKU
V9781785002489
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Ref
99-50
About Ari Seligmann
Ari Seligmann has been engaged with Japanese architecture for over twenty-five years, as a designer, historian and critic. From working in Japan during the Bubble period to researching the Bunri-ha (1920-8) introduction of modern architecture, and from conducting comprehensive analyses of the Kumamoto Artpolis public architecture programme (1988- present) to curating exhibitions on Japanese architecture, he has developed keen ... Read more
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