Traditional Japanese Furniture
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (970 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 087011722X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
" comprehensive and copiously illustrated, including stunning color photographs. For anyone who deeply appreciates the beauty and value of objects." -- The Japan Times"This is a beautiful book of impressive breadth. It seems that no angle has been overlooked." -- Janet Koplos, author of Contemporary Japanese Sculpture
KAZUKO KOIZUMI has been a leading scholar of traditional furniture for decades, almost single-handedly reviving the study of these traditional objects. Now a recognized authority, Koizumi's pioneering research and publications have led to a reevaluation of Japanese furniture among her colleagues, and given it new meaning in the eyes of her fellow citizens.
A wonderful overview This book was initially published in 1986 and deals especially with furniture and household effects from the Edo (1600 - 1868) and Meiji (1868 - 1912) periods.The book essentially consists of 5 parts(a) Colour plates of (i) cabinetry (A wonderful overview Mr. A. Mellor This book was initially published in 1986 and deals especially with furniture and household effects from the Edo (1600 - 1868) and Meiji (1868 - 1912) periods.The book essentially consists of 5 parts(a) Colour plates of (i) cabinetry (47 photos); (ii) partition devices - screens and curtains (10 photos); (iii)floor coverings (3 photos); (iv) seating and bedding (6 photos); (v) lighting devices (14 photos); (vi) heating devices (10 photos); (vii) writing and study furnishings (5 photos); (viii) toilette and bating accessories (7 photos); (ix) mealtime furnishings (9 photos); and (x) kitc. 7 photos); (ii) partition devices - screens and curtains (10 photos); (iii)floor coverings (3 photos); (iv) seating and bedding (6 photos); (v) lighting devices (1A wonderful overview Mr. A. Mellor This book was initially published in 1986 and deals especially with furniture and household effects from the Edo (1600 - 1868) and Meiji (1868 - 1912) periods.The book essentially consists of 5 parts(a) Colour plates of (i) cabinetry (47 photos); (ii) partition devices - screens and curtains (10 photos); (iii)floor coverings (3 photos); (iv) seating and bedding (6 photos); (v) lighting devices (14 photos); (vi) heating devices (10 photos); (vii) writing and study furnishings (5 photos); (viii) toilette and bating accessories (7 photos); (ix) mealtime furnishings (9 photos); and (x) kitc. photos); (vi) heating devices (10 photos); (vii) writing and study furnishings (5 photos); (viii) toilette and bating accessories (7 photos); (ix) mealtime furnishings (9 photos); and (x) kitc. Excellent Reference Good source for both cultural and historical design concepts. Fits reference library nicely. SpiceRomeo@aol.com said This book has wonderful pictures and illustrations.. This book is a wonderful exaple of Japan's funiture and art. It shows the many aspects of this oritental country's splendid decorum.
The work is compelling yet sedate, with an understated simplicity distilled from a thousand years of knowledge and careful craftsmanship. With 114 color plates and over 650 figures, Traditional Japanese Furniture documents and discusses the roots of more than eighty unique furniture types, including the many variations of the beloved tansu chest that has made its way into homes and museums around the world. Masterful craftsmanship and aesthetic sensitivity evolved with this furniture's long history. Author Kazuko Koizumi, a pioneer in the field, brings a thoroughness and warmth to the subject. A wealth of illustrated material puts the pieces in context. Though the West has long acknowledged the beauty and value of these objects, the history of their making--their milieu and craftsmanship-remain virtually unexplored. Japanese furniture has a rich heritage dating back to the seventh century. A historical account, laced with centuries-old drawings, traces the evolution of furniture design through the lens of Japan's "floor-based" culture. This