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From timeless villages along the Inland Sea to primitive archetypes at Ise Shrine, from huge thatchroofed farm houses near Kyoto to great manor houses in remote mountain towns, Japanese Folkhouses reveals an architecture of dramatic form, sophisticated space, and powerful structure. The 187 black & white and color photographs together with old drawings and succinct commentary document this ancient tradition's superb integration of architecture, culture, and nature as well as its remarkable relevance to contemporary architecture. Now, despite a robust history more than two thousand years' old, this important folk tradition is rapidly vanishing before the onslaught of twentieth century technology and social change. Japanese Folkhouses, the eagerly awaited third book in the continuing series on vernacular architecture by Norman F. Carver, Jr., follows the widely acclaimed earlier volumes, Italian Hilltowns and Iberian Villages. His previous book on Japan, Form and Space of Japanese Architecture (1955), now out of print, is a classic in its field and introduced new directions for architectural photography in Japan.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of the book 'Japanese Folkhouses'? A: The book focuses on the architecture and design of traditional Japanese houses, showcasing their integration with culture and nature.
- Q: How many pages does 'Japanese Folkhouses' have? A: 'Japanese Folkhouses' contains a total of 199 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Japanese Folkhouses'? A: The author of 'Japanese Folkhouses' is Norman F. Carver, Jr.
- Q: What type of book is 'Japanese Folkhouses'? A: 'Japanese Folkhouses' is a paperback book, categorized under subjects related to architecture and culture.
- Q: What year was 'Japanese Folkhouses' published? A: 'Japanese Folkhouses' was published on January 1, 1984.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Japanese Folkhouses' in? A: 'Japanese Folkhouses' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does 'Japanese Folkhouses' include photographs? A: 'Japanese Folkhouses' features 187 black and white as well as color photographs that document traditional Japanese architecture.
- Q: Is 'Japanese Folkhouses' part of a series? A: Yes, 'Japanese Folkhouses' is the third book in a series on vernacular architecture by Norman F. Carver, Jr.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Japanese Folkhouses' is available in its first edition and is a second printing.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Japanese Folkhouses'? A: 'Japanese Folkhouses' explores themes of architectural form, space, structure, and the impact of modern technology on traditional building practices.