Genius of Japanese Carpentry: The Secrets of a Craft
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (576 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1568363982 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 140 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Mindblowing!" according to Ronin. Not sure why people gave some harsh reviews of this incredible book? The book is centered around the restoration of Yakushiji shrine in Nara, with the original grandeur expected to be complete in 20Mindblowing! Not sure why people gave some harsh reviews of this incredible book? The book is centered around the restoration of Yakushiji shrine in Nara, with the original grandeur expected to be complete in 2030. I do not agree that it is a beginners book, and it is not exactly a how-to book because this art can only be taught from master to apprentice; learning it from a book would be impossible. Further, it states in the intro that it is not a "how-to" book, but is rather an on-the-scenes account of the proje. 0. I do not agree that it is a beginners book, and it is not exactly a how-to book because this art can only be taught from master to apprentice; learning it from a book would be impossible. Further, it states in the intro that it is not a "how-to" book, but is rather an on-the-scenes account of the proje. "Well explained and interesting but limited" according to beikokunotora. I have three of Azby's books and while each has different strengths and weaknesses I think this was the least interesting of the three.If you are planning to build or simply interested in wooden temple/shrine complexes then this is an in depth study on the subject and you will surely be pleased with the detail and photos provided.If however you are interested in Japanese "carpentry" in a larger sense - basic principles, joints, techniques, examples of use in housing and furniture, you will be disappo. Major Insight into Japanese architecture through its unique building techniques! As a student of Japanese culture (spent three weeks in Japan attending a transcultural seminar), I finally decided I wanted to add a gazebo-like structure, similar to a "Japanese teahouse" to my Japanese garden in Vermont. After reading about the author's work in the New York Times, I purchased this book for help with understanding Japanese building techniques in the context of its historic architecture, specifically the grand religious temples of Ancient Japan.This book was most helpful in my projec
AZBY BROWN (b. S. 1956) is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the Kanazawa Institute of Technology. His second book, Small Spaces, was published by Kodansha International in 1993.. In addition to his own design practice, he exhibits and lectures frequently both in Japan and abroad. A native of New Orleans, he received a bachelor's degree in fine art from Yale University in 1980, and completed graduate st
About the AuthorS. A native of New Orleans, he received a bachelor's degree in fine art from Yale University in 1980, and completed graduate studies through the doctorate level at the University of Tokyo. In addition to his own design practice, he exhibits and lectures frequently both in Japan and abroad. 1956) is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the Kanazawa Institute of Technology. AZBY BROWN (b. His second book, Small Spaces, was published by Kodansha International in 1993.
Not only is one of those pagodas still standing today, but also surviving are the dedication to quality and the technical skill of its builders as seen in the work of modern-day craftsmen. From the day work commenced on the Picture Hall to the day it was finished, the author was at the site, camera in hand, recording its step-by-step erection: the selection of wood, the fabrication of parts, the detailing, the joint-making, the laying of the foundations, the pillars and beams going into place, installment of ra