Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings
Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings by Edward S. Morse
English | August 25, 2017 | ISBN: 4805308893 | EPUB | 416 pages | 18.7 MB
English | August 25, 2017 | ISBN: 4805308893 | EPUB | 416 pages | 18.7 MB
First published in 1886, this classic review of the Japanese house and garden remains an authoritative description of the architecture of the traditional Japanese home. The work of Edward S. Morse, a groundbreaking and imaginative inventor, academic, author and museum curator, this edition of Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings features an introduction by David and Michiko Young placing the book in its historical context and explaining its continued relevance.
Containing over 300 detailed illustrations and revealing important historical and cultural sources, Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings is a time-tested resource for architects and landscape designers alike. Chapters include:
House Construction
Carpenters' Tools and Appliances
City and Country Houses
Tearooms
Portable Screens
Household Shrines
Vestibule and Hall
Flowers
Bridges
Views of Private Gardens
Houses of the Aino