TY - SER AU - David Young AU - Michiko Young AU - Tan Yew AB - The Art of Japanese Architecture explores the simplicity, asymmetry, sensitivity to the natural environment, and use of natural materials that are the hallmarks of Japanese architecture. These elements are explored and clarified in this cultural and historical overview of the rapidly changing world of Japanese architecture. Beginning with a discussion of prehistoric pit dwellings and concluding with a description of significant modern buildings, David and Michiko Young, authors of the 2006 American Horticultural Award-winning book, The Art of the Japanese Garden, analyze the major changes in ar. AN - PDF CY - New York DA - 01/1970 DP - Open WorldCat LA - English N2 - The Art of Japanese Architecture explores the simplicity, asymmetry, sensitivity to the natural environment, and use of natural materials that are the hallmarks of Japanese architecture. These elements are explored and clarified in this cultural and historical overview of the rapidly changing world of Japanese architecture. Beginning with a discussion of prehistoric pit dwellings and concluding with a description of significant modern buildings, David and Michiko Young, authors of the 2006 American Horticultural Award-winning book, The Art of the Japanese Garden, analyze the major changes in ar. PB - Tuttle Pub. PP - New York PY - 2012 SN - 978-1-4629-0657-4 TI - The Art of Japanese Architecture. UR - http://public.eblib.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=928248 Y2 - 2018/02/22/18:58:07 ER -