Houses and Gardens of Kyoto

Houses and Gardens of Kyoto
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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages : 660
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ISBN-10 : 9781462905904
ISBN-13 : 1462905900
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Book Synopsis Houses and Gardens of Kyoto by : Thomas Daniell

Download or read book Houses and Gardens of Kyoto written by Thomas Daniell and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Houses and Gardens of Kyoto presents over 500 photos of the most excellent examples of traditional Japanese architecture from every significant historical period in this new edition of a favorite classic. Kyoto, considered the quintessential birthplace of Japanese culture, has survived centuries of damage and the onslaught of modernization, yet remains the undisputed home of the country's architectural and cultural history. This vibrant collection of Japanese garden design and landscaping photographs introduces a wide variety of traditional houses, from aristocratic villas, temple residences, and merchant townhouses, to ryokan inns and private retreats--each uniquely equipped with a garden space. Houses And Gardens of Kyoto features residences--many of which have never before been photographed or shown in any other book--hand-picked by photographer Akihiko Seki. The accompanying text is informative and is sure to be a standard reference guide on the topic for years to come. Each entry in this Japanese gardening and landscape design book is a colorful example of the most exquisite classic Japanese houses and garden styles and will serve as a lasting inspiration to anyone who is captivated by Japanese architecture and design.


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