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What is Japanese Architecture? A Survey of Traditional Japanese Architecture.

What is Japanese Architecture? A Survey of Traditional Japanese Architecture.

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What is Japanese Architecture? A Survey of Traditional Japanese Architecture.

by Nishi, Kazuo; Hozumi, Kazuo; Horton, Mack H. (translator & introduction)

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9784770019929
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Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1996. Reprint ed.. Paperback small quarto, dustjacket (with flaps), very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), black & white drawings, novelty foldout, map front endpapers, minimal edgewear jacket. 144 pp. This book describes construction, design, carpentry, and the history of Japanese Architecture from pre-history to mid-19th century. There are over 300 drawings, and a text that is straight to the point. The book is divided into four parts - religious structures, residences, castles, and places of entertainment. Contains fold-out three-dimensional model of the tearoom of Taian Teahouse. Architectural chronology list rear of book. Translated from Japanese.

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Bookhome Sydney AU (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
What is Japanese Architecture? A Survey of Traditional Japanese Architecture.
Author
Nishi, Kazuo; Hozumi, Kazuo; Horton, Mack H. (translator & introduction)
Book Condition
Used
Edition
Reprint ed.
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
4770019920
ISBN 13
9784770019929
Publisher
Kodansha International
Place of Publication
Tokyo
Date Published
1996
Keywords
homes, architecture, history, asia, japan, translation
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