ISBN: 9780415057547

First published in 1996. Architecture is one of the most inspired manifestations of Japanese civilization, a pillar of both traditional society and the modern state. The rugged walls of H… Mehr…

First published in 1996. Architecture is one of the most inspired manifestations of Japanese civilization, a pillar of both traditional society and the modern state. The rugged walls of Himeji Castle, the pristine perfection of the Ise Shrine, and the soaring skyscrapers of modern Tokyo are all examples of consummate artistic inspiration harnessed to building technology in the service of religion or the state. These buildings offer a unique opportunity to identify the ideas and institutions of authority, both religious and secular, embodied in built form. William Coaldrake argues that there is a symbiotic relationship between architecture and authority throughout Japanese history. Examination of Nara and Heian palaces, Kamakura temples and Momoyama castles reveals the changing countenance of aristocratic and warrior power. The study also shows how some buildings helped to mould power relations by creating a physical presence to intimidate and subordinate those under imperial and shogunal rule, such as the Palace of Nij o Castle. More recently, Western architectural styles have been used to restructure the way Japan presents itself to the outside world. Relating buildings to the political ambitions and religious beliefs of the age, this book makes a significant contribution to Japanese studies. By examining architecture as an expression of authority, William Coaldrake highlights many defining moments in Japanese history, opening up new avenues for study on both traditional and contemporary Japan. New Textbooks>Hardcover>Art,Design & Photography>Design>Architecture, Taylor & Francis Core >2 >T<

ISBN: 9780415057547

1st Edition, by William H. Coaldrake, PRINT ISBN: 9780415057547 E-TEXT ISBN: 9781134845286 Additional ISBNs: 041505754X, 041510601X, 9780415057547, 9780415106016, 0203042832, 6610329796, … Mehr…

1st Edition, by William H. Coaldrake, PRINT ISBN: 9780415057547 E-TEXT ISBN: 9781134845286 Additional ISBNs: 041505754X, 041510601X, 9780415057547, 9780415106016, 0203042832, 6610329796, 1280329793, 0203299019, 1134845286, 9780203042830, 9786610329793, 9781280329791, 9780203299012, 9781134845286 Taylor & Francis eBook Other pricing structure might be available at vitalsource.com., Routledge<

1996, ISBN: 9780415057547

Routledge, Hardcover, 360 Seiten, Publiziert: 1996-08-29T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.83 kg, Verkaufsrang: 10849504, Buildings, Architecture, Arts & Photography, Subjects, Books, Urb… Mehr…

Routledge, Hardcover, 360 Seiten, Publiziert: 1996-08-29T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.83 kg, Verkaufsrang: 10849504, Buildings, Architecture, Arts & Photography, Subjects, Books, Urban & Land Use Planning, Reference, Human Geography, Politics & Social Sciences, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Humanities, New, Used & Rental Textbooks, Specialty Boutique, Routledge, 1996<

1996, ISBN: 9780415057547

Buch, Hardcover, 'This will be by far the best book on the place of architecture, especially monumental public architecture, in Japanese history and culture ... It is a major contribution… Mehr…

Buch, Hardcover, 'This will be by far the best book on the place of architecture, especially monumental public architecture, in Japanese history and culture ... It is a major contribution to the cultural history of Japan.' - Martin Collcutt, Princeton, [PU: Routledge], Seiten: 360, Routledge, 1996<

ISBN: 9780415057547

Architecture and Authority in Japan Hardcover New Books, Routledge