いちばんよくわかる日本建築史入門 | The Most Understandable Introduction to Japanese Architectural History

Title: いちばんよくわかる日本建築史入門
Pages: 256P
Published At: March, 2026
Description:
How were Japanese homes and cityscapes built? What are the differences between Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, and what should you look for? What makes tea rooms so remarkable? From ancient times to the present day, understand the flow of Japan's architectural development! A comprehensive visual history that captures Japanese architectural history at a glance. Fully color throughout with abundant photographs and illustrations. Recommended not only for those studying architecture, but also for history enthusiasts and as a travel guide. [Contents] Fundamentals of Japanese Architecture: Temple Architectural Styles/Shrine Architectural Styles/Residential Architectural Styles Prehistory—Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun Periods Buildings of the Linear Period Ancient I—Asuka and Nara Periods Architecture of the Asuka and Nara Periods Establishment of Shrine Architecture Ancient II—Heian Period Monastic Architecture and the Emergence of Noyane Roofs Heian Period Shrines Shinden-zukuri Style Medieval I—Kamakura and Muromachi Periods Transmission of Daibutsu-yo and Zen Buddhist Styles Medieval Shrine Main Hall Composition and Decorative Enrichment Medieval II—Kamakura and Muromachi Periods Shoin-zukuri Style Early Modern I—Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo Periods Construction and Reconstruction of Major Temples and Folk Temple Architecture Ornate Shrines and Mausoleums Early Modern II—Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo Periods Castles Tea Rooms Sukiya-zukuri Style Folk Houses Modern and Contemporary—Meiji, Taisho, Showa and Beyond Modern and Contemporary Architecture The 21st Century with No Bottom Chronology

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