Japanese Detail: Architecture [Paperback]

Sadao Hibi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2002

Renowned for its tranquility and serenity, its simple, elegant lines, and harmonious use of natural forms, Japanese architecture is admired by designers, architects, and homeowners alike for its easy grace. Now with a striking new cover, Japanese Detail: Architecture surveys the essential elements of the Japanese aesthetic. From rough-hewn flagstone paths to the majestic lines of traditional roofs, from luminescent shoji screens and pristine paper walls to intricate latticework and ornate furnishings, this beautiful sourcebook draws together all the exquisite details of a style that is as timeless as it is contemporary.

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About the Author

Sadao Hibi is the author of several books on the history and art of his native Japan. His work has also been featured on a series of Japanese postal stamps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811836754
• ISBN-13: 978-0811836753
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Beautiful, July 7, 1999

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D. Kim "Hybridia" (LOS ANGELES, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Japanese Detail: Architecture (Paperback)

If you are an architectural students or professionals, you must get this book for your visual reference. Beautiful photographs of details and traditions of Japanese architecture... you will know why it's so influential to world and modern architecture.

23 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent Book, October 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Japanese Detail: Architecture (Paperback)

The book is Excellent. It is filled full of high color textures. This is one wonderful reference book for anyone interested in Japanese Architecture. The book is the closest thing to actually being in Japan and looking at the architecture on these buildings.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Book on Japanese Architectural Detail, June 3, 2009

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Ronin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Japanese Detail: Architecture (Paperback)

If you are interested in Japanese architecture, or are planning to add a Japanese detail to your home, this absolutely beautiful book is filled with great color photos illustrating many of the finer Japanese aesthetic qualities. The book is almost completely illustrative, and there is little in the way of actual description or commentary, however every photo is labeled and if you are already familiar with the subject it will help. There are a few b/w architectural schematics, but the majority is all color plates.

I bought this book at 10,000 Waves in Santa Fe, and am very satisfied with my purchase. My only complaint is the rather poor quality of the binding, which is beginning to come undone. Perhaps I have put the book through too much use? Nevertheless I highly recommend it.