Japanese homes and their surroundings

Title Japanese homes and their surroundings
Author Morse, Edward s.
Publication Dover
Size XXXV,372p
Language ENG ENG
ISBN 0486207463
Topics Architecture--Japan
Architecture
Interior decoration--Japan
Interior architecture--Japan
Landscape design
Gardens--Japanese
Notes Morse's publication is an idea book par excellence … Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings is likely to continue to be a valued resource for some time to come."—David and Michiko Young 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.[goodreads]
722.12
MORS 10
17560
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