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Japan is synonymous worldwide with traditional timber construction and the diversified use of wood in every sphere. Out of a long-enduring tradition emerge products of unrivalled refinement, craftsmanship and minimalist design. From bridges, through dwellings, sliding doors and furniture, to receptacles, tools and musical instruments, this publication presents the technique, tradition, context and production of some 30 different kinds of objects, focusing on the genesis of each. Every step from material selection through to surface finish is captured directly by noted photographer Roland Bauer in fascinating sequences, which combine with the detailed drawings to make each item s composition and production easy to grasp.
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Japan is synonymous worldwide with traditional timber construction and the diversified use of wood in every sphere. Out of a long-enduring tradition emerge products of unrivalled refinement, craftsmanship and minimalist design. From bridges, through dwellings, sliding doors and furniture, to receptacles, tools and musical instruments, this publication presents the technique, tradition, context and production of some 30 different kinds of objects, focusing on the genesis of each. Every step from material selection through to surface finish is captured directly by noted photographer, Roland Bauer in fascinating sequences, which combine with the detailed drawings to make each item's composition and production easy to grasp.
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Japan, Culture of Wood. Buildings, Objects, Techniques
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Birkhauser Verlag, Basel, 2004
ISBN 10: 376437022X
ISBN 13: 9783764370220
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Japan Culture of Wood: Buildings, Objects,Techniques
Published by
Birkhauser, Basel, 2004
ISBN 10: 376437022X
ISBN 13: 9783764370220
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Oversize Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Full black cloth boards with yellow lettering on spine and Japanese character on front cover. Slight edge wear to dust jacket. Small mark on rear endpaper. 248 pages. 9 3/4"w x 11 7/8"h. "This book presents the products, techniques, craft skills and manufacturing steps for abut 30 types of wooden objects and constructions, on the basis of years of research in Japanese workshops. The range extends from bridges via houses to recptacles and musical instruments." 3. Seller Inventory # 140761
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