Japanese Modern Architecture 1920-2015
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Author | : Ari Seligmann |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2017-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 1785002481 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781785002489 |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Japanese Modern Architecture 1920-2015 by : Ari Seligmann
Book excerpt: Utilizing a series of thematic lenses, this book explains the rich history of Japanese architectural developments from the 1920s foundation of modern architecture to contemporary permutations of modern and post-modern architecture. It introduces the diversity of Japanese architecture and traces the evolution of Japanese architecture in the context of domestic and international developments. It also examines the relationship between architecture and nature, and explores various approaches to craft and material. Finally, this book considers tensions between refinement and ostentation in architectural expression.