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Japan Culture of Wood: Buildings, Objects,Techniques

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Japan is synonymous worldwide with traditional timber construction and the diversified use of wood in every sphere. Out of a long-enduring tradition emerge products of unrivalled refinement, craftsmanship and minimalist design. From bridges, through dwellings, sliding doors and furniture, to receptacles, tools and musical instruments, this publication presents the technique, tradition, context and production of some 30 different kinds of objects, focusing on the genesis of each. Every step from material selection through to surface finish is captured directly by noted photographer Roland Bauer in fascinating sequences, which combine with the detailed drawings to make each item s composition and production easy to grasp. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Birkhäuser


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2004


Edition ‏ : ‎ 2004th


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 376437022X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 20


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.35 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 1 x 11.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #3,028,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #585 in Structural Engineering #747 in Architectural Materials #2,656 in Architecture (Books)


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    • Culture of Wood Review
Format: Hardcover
This book was recommended to me and I ordered it because the other reviews I read were quite good. This is a beautiful book. I traveled in Japan and saw a few of the things that are topics addressed in the book. When I saw these things, I did not always understand the background behind them. This book presents that, particularly for the architectural topics (bridges and temples, etc.). While it speaks of these wooden things and how they are made, the technical aspects of their fabrication are not dwelt upon extensively. The title of the book is quite appropriate. It is a discussion of the way that wood and the appreciation of fine wooden things weave their ways through Japanese culture. The topical elements (wooden objects) dealt with are generally held in high cultural esteem and enjoy almost a kind of reverence. The book deals with how similar items have been made historically and introduces artisans and craftsmen that engage in these activities today. It describes their work with grace. It is a gentle book and a peaceful read. It is not a book to necessarily read cover-to-cover but is enjoyable on a topic by topic basis. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2012 by George Hanson
    • Really excellent book on its subject
Format: Hardcover
As someone who is not a carpenter, I can still appreciate this book for its lovely photos and descriptions of of what goes into the various wooden structures and objects it describes.
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021 by K. Fink
    • Very informative
Format: Hardcover
Great reference book and stories on an array of different artisans.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019 by Artvino
    • Fighting against the Tide
Format: Hardcover
In this modern age of plastics and exotic metal alloys along with mass production, the idea of creating a comb out of wood, or small storage boxes out of thin wooden slats, or carving a thin-walled bowl, seems quaint and even silly. We would expect furniture woodworkers and carpentry in constructing houses, but splitting wood by hand and trimming with small hand saws question efficiency. However, in modern Japan there are still handfuls of artisans engaged in such and similar crafts. They fight the tide of modernization by being the preservationists of Buddhist and Shinto temples, monuments and shrines, and tea houses. They also produce those traditional utensils still valued for form and craft. This fine illustated book honors the cottage industry and its aging craftmen, who maintain the skills and techniques and still train apprentices. Anyone familiar with Chinese interlocking wooden puzzles will appreciate how large buildings were and still today are constructed entirely out of wood, without nails. We see in detail how this is done, from securing the necessary timber, to its aging in lumber yards, to carving and fitting. From bridges and buildings to wooden dolls and wooden sandals, to musical instruments and game boards, we learn the complex techniques and soon appreciate the patience and craftsmanship. Japanese design, both ancient and modern, is renown for its elegance. This book, a survey and sampling, gives us greater understanding. We also discover that these works and projects in wood are expensive, due in part to the rarity and specialization of such skills and the intricate steps of labor and the time required. The book would be of interest to woodworkers, those interested in Japanese arts and crafts, and anyone who loves wood. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2010 by Dr. Debra Jan Bibel

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