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The Contemporary Tea House: Japan's Top Architects Redefine a Tradition

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ISBN
9784770030467

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Kodansha America, Incorporated
ISBN-10
4770030460
ISBN-13
9784770030467
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60094250

Product Key Features

Book Title
Contemporary Tea House : Japan's Top Architects Redefine a Tradition
Number of Pages
136 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Asian / General, Food, Lodging & Transportation / Restaurants, Regional
Publication Year
2007
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Travel, Architecture
Author
Tadao Ando, Hiroshi Hara, Kengo. Kuma, Arata Isozaki, Terunobu Fujimori
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
37.9 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
12 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-006900
Reviews
"Sumptuous look at one of Japan's most ancient architectural forms."-- Financial Times "...visually stunning book." Celebrated Living "Whether you're interested in tea, architecture, Japanese gardens or simply beautiful things and spaces, this intriguing, elegant book is likely to capture your sensibilities. Minneapolis Star Tribune "Through insightful text, superb photographs and detailed drawings, The Contemporary Tea House introduces each architects philosophy and creative concern, as well as the artistic techniques behind their constructions in materials ranging from wood and titanium to concrete, stone, and paper. TEA A Magazine, "Sumptuous look at one of Japan's most ancient architectural forms."--Financial Times "...visually stunning book." Celebrated Living "Whether you're interested in tea, architecture, Japanese gardens or simply beautiful things and spaces, this intriguing, elegant book is likely to capture your sensibilities. Minneapolis Star Tribune "Through insightful text, superb photographs and detailed drawings, The Contemporary Tea House introduces each architects philosophy and creative concern, as well as the artistic techniques behind their constructions in materials ranging from wood and titanium to concrete, stone, and paper. TEA A Magazine, "Sumptuous look at one of Japan's most ancient architectural forms."--Financial Times "...visually stunning book."Celebrated Living "Whether you're interested in tea, architecture, Japanese gardens or simply beautiful things and spaces, this intriguing, elegant book is likely to capture your sensibilities.Minneapolis Star Tribune "Through insightful text, superb photographs and detailed drawings,The Contemporary Tea Houseintroduces each architects philosophy and creative concern, as well as the artistic techniques behind their constructions in materials ranging from wood and titanium to concrete, stone, and paper.TEA AMagazine
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
725/.7
Synopsis
The tea house one of Japans greatest contributions to world architecture is brought to life in this richly illustrated, informative book by that countrys most famous architects., The tea house is one of Japans most original buildingsa very small, very simple space consisting of tatami mat, tokonoma (the alcove where wall scrolls are hung and flower arrangements placed), ro (the sunken stove where tea is heated) and nijiriguchi (the half door through which guests enter) . For generations, Japanese architects have embraced the challenge of the tea house despite severe formal constraints. Now, this beautiful and fascinating volume takes the traditional tea house and turns it on its head. An informative introduction explains the history of the tea ceremony and the tea house. Then, in chapters written by three of the worlds most renowned architects -- Arata Isozaki, Tadao Ando, Terunobu Fujimori as well as a fourth with text by Hiroshi Hara and Kengo Kuma, the book looks at twenty modern tea houses in Japan. Here are five men who share a fascination with exploring architectural space limited to the smallest possible spatial unit -- and the tea house is the perfect medium for satisfying this passion and curiosity. Most of these structures are used solely for the tea ceremony, but a few have become spaces for meditation, or for simply spending quiet time alone, with a drink or a good book. Through insightful text, superb photographs and detailed drawings, T he Contemporary Tea House introduces each architects philosophy and creative concerns, as well as the artistic techniques behind their constructions in materials ranging from wood and titanium to concrete, stone, and paper. The book also offers the specifications of each building, a glossary and profiles of the architects., The tea house is one of Japans most original buildingsa very small, very simple space consisting of tatami mat, tokonoma (the alcove where wall scrolls are hung and flower arrangements placed), ro (the sunken stove where tea is heated) and nijiriguchi (the half door through which guests enter) . For generations, Japanese architects have embraced the challenge of the tea house despite severe formal constraints. Now, this beautiful and fascinating volume takes the traditional tea house and turns it on its head. An informative introduction explains the
LC Classification Number
NA8306.J22I86 2007

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