G. Mehta, K. Tada
Tuttle Publishing| 0804835926 | 2005 | PDF | 224 pages | 36 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Enter the world of the stylish Japanese house, where every object in sight is a work of art. Japan Style introduces 20 special residences. With more than 200 color photographs, this book showcases the stunning beauty of old homes, and reveals how they are cared for by their owners.
Traditional Japanese homes, with superbly crafted fine wood, great workmanship and seasonal interior arrangements, have an aesthetic of infinite simplicity. Unlike Japanese inns and historical buildings, the houses featured in this book are private property and are not open to public viewing. Japan Style offers a rare glimpse into the intimate world of the everyday Japanese and fascinating insight into the traditional architecture of Japan.
About the Author
Kimie Tada graduated from Rikkyo University (Tokyo) with a degree in English Literature. She was editor-in-chief of Confort, a Japanese interior design magazine, and now runs an editorial company she established in 2000.
Noboru Murata regularly travels the country on commission for Japanese Elle Deco and other leading lifestyle magazines. His recent publications include The Japanese House.
LIST OF CONTENT
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Tuttle Publishing| 0804835926 | 2005 | PDF | 224 pages | 36 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Enter the world of the stylish Japanese house, where every object in sight is a work of art. Japan Style introduces 20 special residences. With more than 200 color photographs, this book showcases the stunning beauty of old homes, and reveals how they are cared for by their owners.
Traditional Japanese homes, with superbly crafted fine wood, great workmanship and seasonal interior arrangements, have an aesthetic of infinite simplicity. Unlike Japanese inns and historical buildings, the houses featured in this book are private property and are not open to public viewing. Japan Style offers a rare glimpse into the intimate world of the everyday Japanese and fascinating insight into the traditional architecture of Japan.
About the Author
Kimie Tada graduated from Rikkyo University (Tokyo) with a degree in English Literature. She was editor-in-chief of Confort, a Japanese interior design magazine, and now runs an editorial company she established in 2000.
Noboru Murata regularly travels the country on commission for Japanese Elle Deco and other leading lifestyle magazines. His recent publications include The Japanese House.
LIST OF CONTENT
EDITORIAL REVIEW
