Space and Spirit in Modern Japan
Space and Spirit in Modern Japan
$37.50
Barrie B. Greenbie
Yale, 1988
SKU 2884
In this insightful book, urban designer Barrie B. Greenbie asks how the Japanese can be up-to-date and traditional at the same time. Greenbie finds the answer in the way they structure their private and public spaces. Pairing his written observations with hundreds of lively and informative photographs, he explores the traditional Japanese homes and ambiance of privacy and security, contrasting these with the freely accessible and varied public spaces of major Japanese cities. By combining the observations with the personal reflections based on lifelong associations with Japan. The thoughtful commentary on the links of Japanese character and culture to their environment provides a new way of viewing this exotic land.
Cl. / 195 pp. / 8.5 x 12 in. / bw photos / English
