Form And Space In Japanese Architecture

This groundbreaking book, first published in the 1950's & long out-of-print, has been greatly expanded with more than 100 new photographs superbly printed from all new laser-scanned plates. Not a historical survey, the book illuminates principles underlying traditional Japanese architecture's elegant forms & lyrical spaces with examples from renowned palaces to obscure temples --documented during Carver's years in Japan. Reviewing the first edition of FORM & SPACE IN JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE, critics wrote, "Carver teaches through his camera how to see Japanese architecture from an angle quite new & different...he shows the oldest is akin to the newest"; "...his fresh sense makes even we Japanese find new ways of looking at Japanese architecture which has escaped most people --there is almost no other book of its kind." Architect Walter Gropius called it "outstanding, particularly as a stimulation for the contemporary architect...an extraordinary collection of photographs...of all the books it has the best understanding of what I believe to be Japanese architecture." Norman Carver, Jr. also produces the acclaimed series on world vernacular architecture, including ITALIAN HILLTOWNS, IBERIAN VILLAGES, SILENT CITIES OF MEXICO & THE MAYA, NORTH AFRICAN VILLAGES, & JAPANESE FOLKHOUSES. This Groundbreaking Book, First Published In The 1950's & Long Out-of-print, Has Been Greatly Expanded With More Than 100 New Photographs Superbly Printed From All New Laser-scanned Plates. Not A Historical Survey, The Book Illuminates Principles Underlying Traditional Japanese Architecture's Elegant Forms & Lyrical Spaces With Examples From Renowned Palaces To Obscure Temples --documented During Carver's Years In Japan. Reviewing The First Edition Of Form & Space In Japanese Architecture, Critics Wrote, Carver Teaches Through His Camera How To See Japanese Architecture From An Angle Quite New & Different...he Shows The Oldest Is Akin To The Newest; ...his Fresh Sense Makes Even We Japanese Find New Ways Of Looking At Japanese Architecture Which Has Escaped Most People --there Is Almost No Other Book Of Its Kind. Architect Walter Gropius Called It Outstanding, Particularly As A Stimulation For The Contemporary Architect...an Extraordinary Collection Of Photographs...of All The Books It Has The Best Understanding Of What I Believe To Be Japanese Architecture. Norman F. Carver, Jr. First Ed. Published In 1955 As: Form And Space Of Japanese Architecture. Includes Bibliography And Index. This groundbreaking book, first published in the 1950's & long out-of-print, has been greatly expanded with more than 100 new photographs superbly printed from all new laser-scanned plates. Not a historical survey, the book illuminates principles underlying traditional Japanese architecture's elegant forms & lyrical spaces with examples from renowned palaces to obscure temples --documented during Carver's years in Japan. Reviewing the first edition of FORM & SPACE IN JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE, critics wrote, "Carver teaches through his camera how to see Japanese architecture from an angle quite new & different ... he shows the oldest is akin to the newest"; " ... his fresh sense makes even we Japanese find new ways of looking at Japanese architecture which has escaped most people --there is almost no other book of its kind." Architect Walter Gropius called it "outstanding, particularly as a stimulation for the contemporary architect ... an extraordinary collection of photographs ... of all the books it has the best understanding of what I believe to be Japanese architecture." 224 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. First ed. published in 1955 Form and space of Japanese architecture.