Introduction to Japanese Architecture

Description

Introduction to Japanese Architecture provides an overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. It begins with a discussion of prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of contemporary trends in areas as diverse as country inns, underground malls, and love hotels. The intervening 12,000 years are analyzed in reference to major changes in architecture caused by Buddhist and indigenous influences, feudalism, and finally the influence of Western culture in the 19th century. Contents......Page 4 Development of Traditional Architecture......Page 5 Basic Principles of Japanese Architecture......Page 7 Pre-Buddhist Cultures......Page 13 Reconstructed Jomon and Yayoi Settlements......Page 15 The Grand Shrines at Ise......Page 19 Tomb Mounds......Page 23 Ainu Buildings......Page 25 Influences from Korea and China......Page 27 Heijokyo: An Early Capital......Page 29 Horyuji: The Oldest Extant Temple......Page 31 Nara Period Temples......Page 33 Post-Buddhist Shinto Shrines......Page 35 Developing a Cultural Identity......Page 37 Palaces and Mansions......Page 41 Mountain Temples......Page 45 Paradise Halls......Page 49 Merging of Shinto and Buddhist Architecture......Page 53 The Way of the Warrior......Page 55 New Principles in Residential Architecture......Page 57 Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji Temples......Page 59 The Way of Tea......Page 63 Feudal Period Temples......Page 67 The Ichijodani Historical Site......Page 69 Castles and Castle Culture......Page 73 Centralized Authority......Page 77 Edo: The Feudal Capital......Page 79 Takayama: An Administrative Town......Page 81 Kanazawa: A Castle Town......Page 83 Ogimachi: A Farm Village......Page 85 Minka: Rural Houses......Page 89 Kurashiki: A Rice Merchant......Page 93 The Important Role of Storehouses......Page 95 The Mausoleums at Nikko......Page 97 Sukiya Style Villas and Palaces......Page 101 Theaters and Sumo Rings......Page 105 Japan in Transition......Page 109 Pseudo-Western and Blended Styles......Page 111 Residential Architecture in the Traditional Style......Page 113 Inns in the Traditional Style......Page 117 Temples and Shrines in the Traditional Style......Page 119 Modern Architecture......Page 123 Glossary......Page 128