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Grand Batik Interiors
Автор: Joop Ave Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 228 Дата загрузки: 24 июля 20082008-06-05
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Many books have been written about batik, but Grand Batik Interiors is the first that highlights the debut of batik in the world of interior design, presenting a fresh new perspective on this most ancient of crafts. Grand Batik Interiors records batik's journey from its traditional context into the world of modernity. It examines the way this cloth, with its deeply embedded, multi-layered meanings, has been re-created to become relevant to a modern lifestyle, including its use in the garment, fashion and interior design industries.
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Ikebana: The Art Of Arranging Flowers
Автор: Shozo Sato Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 208 Дата загрузки: 17 сентября 20132011-04-17
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Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing where nature and humanity are brought together. Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers, a classic Ikebana text, has now been completely updated for modern readers. Written by Shozo Sato, a well-respected and renowned Ikebana expert, this book presents a fascinating overview of the history of Ikebana to present day, and introduces classic Ikebana styles such as Rikka, Seika and Moribana to Freestyle. The reader is familiarized with the tools of Ikebana and the basic Ikebana flower-arranging techniques. Simple and detailed instructions guide Ikebana enthusiasts through the process of making dozens of stunning arrangements.
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Infinite Spaces: The Art and Wisdom of the Japanese Garden
Автор: Julie Moir Messervy Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2005 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 20 сентября 20102007-07-21
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Japanese gardens have long been admired for their capacity to improve on nature through impeccable design, detail and composition, properties that elevate them from mere gardens to sacred spaces. Infinite Spaces is a remarkable reflection of the Japanese garden, drawing on extracts from the Sakuteiki — an eleventh-century text that distills centuries of garden design — and pairing them with inspiring images from Sadao Hibi, one of Japan's best-known photographers.
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Japan Country Living
Автор: Amy Sylvester Katoh Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 1998 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 октрября 20092003-08-14
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Japan Living, this new book from noted authors Marcia Iwatate and Geeta Mehta, continues to explore the themes of their highly successful Japan Houses. Some houses represented in Japan Living reflect the many changes in the dynamics of the new Japanese society, including an aging population and the desire to remain single, while others embody plenty of creativity, self-expression and individuality. Throughout, a return to traditional materials and design elements is married with such present-day requirements as minimalism, flexibility, energy efficiency and electronic gadgetry. Each of these homes is an exquisite representation of the integrity consistently found in Japanese interior design, in both new construction and old.
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Japan Houses
Автор: Marcia Iwatate Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2005 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 22 апреля 20092008-04-19
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Japanese residential design has evolved as a distinctive response to social, political, and climatic pressures-along with the powerful individual ideas of its architects. Japan Houses presents 28 of the country's finest contemporary houses. Each house is beautifully captured through breathtaking photographs, showcasing the creativity of Japan's leading architects and designers and their innovative use of building materials, spatial concepts, and aesthetic surprise.
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Japan Style: Architecture Interiors Design
Автор: Geeta Mehta Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2005 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 09 февраля 20092008-04-29
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Enter the world of the stylish Japanese house, where every object in sight is a work of art. Japan Style introduces 20 special residences. With more than 200 color photographs, this book showcases the stunning beauty of old homes, and reveals how they are cared for by their owners. Traditional Japanese homes, with superbly crafted fine wood, great workmanship and seasonal interior arrangements, have an aesthetic of infinite simplicity. Unlike Japanese inns and historical buildings, the houses featured in this book are private property and are not open to public viewing. Japan Style offers a rare glimpse into the intimate world of the everyday Japanese and fascinating insight into the traditional architecture of Japan.
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Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World Of Ningyo
Автор: Alan Scott Pate Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 272 Дата загрузки: 28 июля 20092009-12-07
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For the art enthusiast, the doll collector, as well as the casual reader, the world of Japanese dolls is a fascinating one. For centuries, Japanese doll artisans created spectacular works of art, invested with both significant cultural meaning and elemental beauty, encased in the deceptively simple body of a doll. In Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo, Alan Scott Pate, the leading American expert on Japanese dolls, answers the many and varied questions surrounding how to collect these amazing artifacts. What types of dolls are available for the collector of today? What are some of the features and characteristics that will help collectors identify the dolls they find and evaluate them? Who were some of the earliest collectors in Japan, Europe and the United States? How do we preserve and care for these invaluable artifacts from Japan's past? Focusing on the 18 most widely collected, obtainable and affordable antique and vintage Japanese dolls, this book is a cornucopia of information for collectors of all levels and interests.
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Japanese Garden Design
Автор: Marc P. Keane Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2004 Страниц: 200 Дата загрузки: 22 сентября 20092005-12-26
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This book presents the essential concepts that garden designers have employed through the centuries and the knowledge necessary to create these living sculptures, these sacred spaces, these ethereal and graceful gardens of Japan
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The Japanese House: Architecture And Interiors
Автор: Alexandra Black Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2000 Страниц: 216 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20092003-02-16
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The simple beauty of Japanese architecture and design has inspired many of the world's top architects and designers, such as Bruno Taut, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Terence Conran, to name just a few. The grace and elegance of the Japanese sensibility is reflected in both modern and traditional Japanese homes, from their fluid floor plans to their use of natural materials. In The Japanese House, renowned Japanese photographer Noboru Murata has captured this Eastern spirit with hundreds of vivid color photographs of 15 Japanese homes. As we step behind the lens with Murata, we're witness to the unique Japanese aesthetic, to the simple proportions modeled after the square of the tatami mat; to refined, rustic decor; to earthy materials like wood, paper, straw, ceramics, and textiles. This is a glorious house-tour readers can return to again and again, for ideas, inspiration, or simply admiration.
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The Japanese Spa: A Guide To Japan's Finest Ryokan And Onsen
Автор: Akihiko Seki Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2005 Страниц: 176 Дата загрузки: 11 июня 20092006-06-25
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The lavish photos of inns and hot springs collected in this book will provide homeowners with a wealth of inspiration. With more than 250 color photographs, this is essential for anyone interested in luxury Japan. Each chapter discusses an extravagant inn, its local history, and its cultural traditions. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the author for their strong design aesthetic. The lodgings pictured here will bring a flush of new ideas to home decorators across the world.
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Keiko's Ikebana: A Contemporary Approach To The Traditional Japanese Art Of Flower Arranging
Автор: Keiko Kubo Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2006 Страниц: 128 Дата загрузки: 20 сентября 20112008-07-21
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Keiko's Ikebana offers an introduction to this international art form that is both practical and contemporary. Keiko's unique approach combines traditional techniques with modern tastes, incorporating influences ranging from sculpture to today's Western styles. The result is a one-of-a-kind look that is authentic, easy to create and attractive. The book includes easy-to-follow instructions for creating 20 stunning ikebana arrangements to help readers bring this traditional Japanese art into their own homes. Readers will also be introduced to the history of ikebana, including its evolution from ancient times into the world of modern design, the basic 'rules' of ikebana design and suggestions for finding and choosing materials and supplies.
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Korea Style
Автор: Marcia Iwatate Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 224 Дата загрузки: 10 декабря 20092011-03-29
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Korea Style reveals the intrinsic elements of Korean design; simplicity, moderation, constraint, and a deep respect for all things natural. Despite the filtering of Japanese and Western design ideas into Korea over the millennia, the peninsula has maintained its own identity and is gaining recognition for its own particular «style». Spatial, spiritual and material qualities are reflected in the simple beauty of its architectural design, while classic objects that immediately distinguish themselves as being uniquely Korean are used with distinctive flair in interior decoration. Korea Style is the first book devoted to the country's architecture and interior design-featuring twenty-two exceptional homes, studios and public and heritage buildings. Ranging from vernacular to cutting-edge creations, all are a celebration of the country's natural landscape, arts and crafts and architectural heritage juxtaposed with a drive towards invention, experimentation and individuality.
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New Asian Style: Contemporary Tropical Living In Singapore
Автор: Jane Doughty Marsden Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2002 Страниц: 208 Дата загрузки: 16 декабря 20092003-06-15
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More than ever before, interior design is a global affair. And more than ever, Westerners are eager to try out elements of Asian design. This book is the ultimate resource for professional and amateur designers seeking to recreate the mysterious elegance, balance, and beauty of Asian design. Through the magic of Masano Kawana's beautiful full-color photography, New Asian Style explores more than 30 stunning contemporary houses and homes from Singapore, all of which stand as examples of decorating and style that transcend their Eastern origins. In an effort to help designers pick up Asian ideas for their own settings, Jane Marsden's essays examine what elements make Asian style and how they might be captured in new settings anywhere in the world.
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New China Architecture
Автор: Xing Ruan Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2006 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 22 апреля 20102010-03-19
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The spectacular transformation of China in the last decade is symbolized by its architecture. The booming cities of China are evolving at a speed which is hard to comprehend, and their skylines have seen a profusion of new architectural styles. An economic metamorphosis and an invasion of Western culture have created a dynamic environment for architecture and construction, both at the public and the domestic scale. This push to prosperity has excited architects from around the globe, who have seen a unique opportunity to produce remarkable and innovative designs. New China Architecture seizes this moment in time. It documents both the stunning designs of famed architects and the emergence of a whole new generation of Chinese architects. The selected projects cover a broad range of residential homes, public buildings, office towers and the adaptive reuse of older city precincts. The buildings featured include skyscrapers in Shanghai, the dazzling new designs for the Beijing Olympic Games venues, innovative private houses such as those at the Commune by the Great Wall and the now mandatory gleaming new airports and city landmarks
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Paradise By Design: Tropical Residences And Resorts By Bensley Design Studios
Автор: Bill Bensley Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 240 Дата загрузки: 22 марта 20112011-02-19
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Eclectic, baroque and sophisticated such are the characteristics of the lifestyle resorts and extravagant private residences crafted by the renowned Bensley Design Studios in Bangkok and Bali. The 27 resorts and homes featured in Paradise by Design are set amidst resplendent tropical gardens and spread from China to India to Bali. Focused in Asia Pacific, these buildings are unconventional, sensual and hold a special reverence for the tropical climate. Focusing not only on the architecture of the buildings, but also the landscape design, interior design, horticulture and fine arts and crafts found within and without these buildings, Paradise by Design transcends the traditional and details an inclusive look at some of the most stylish and diverse homes and resorts in Asia.
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Photography In Japan 1853-1912
Автор: Terry Bennett Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 320 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20112009-10-11
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Photography in Japan 1853-1912 is an authoritative and unique visual record of Japan's metamorphosis from a feudal society to a modern, industrial nation. The 350 old and rare images in this book, most of them published here for the first time, not only chronicle the introduction of photography in Japan, but also demonstrate how early photographic images are vital in helping to understand the dramatic changes that occurred in Japan during the mid-nineteenth century. Taken between 1853 and 1912 by the most important Japanese and foreign photographers working in Japan, these photographic images, whether sensational or everyday, intimate or panoramic, document a nation about to abandon its traditional ways and enter the modern era. This is the first book to document the history of photography in Japan in a comprehensive and systematic way.
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Ryokan: Japan's Finest Spas And Inns
Автор: Akihiko Seki Жанр: Разное Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 208 Дата загрузки: 17 сентября 20122010-04-17
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This book features Japanese inns, or ryokan, both old and new-from inns with a history dating back a thousand years to modern inns with the latest facilities that nonetheless capture the spirit of old Japan. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the authors for their strong design aesthetic, commitment to service and purity of their spring waters. The photographs showcase the resorts at their best, and accurately express the unique architectural design of each ryokan. Each chapter begins by introducing the area surrounding the inns and their spas, or onsen, and provides a background of its local history, culture and traditions, as well as the natural environment. The text provides information on the design and development of each ryokan, and descriptions of the owners and their clientele. For those planning a visit to an onsen, this book provides contact details and information on the number of rooms, type of facilities and food, as well as vital information on travel and booking procedures and whether English is spoken. For those fascinated by Japanese culture and design, this book is an absolute delight.
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Samurai: An Illustrated History
Автор: Mitsuo Kure Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2002 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 15 сентября 20092004-07-14
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Samurai: An Illustrated History brings the violent, tumultuous, and, at the same time, elegant world of the medieval Japanese samurai to life. With a general introduction that examines the origins of the samurai and their rise to power, Samurai presents a chronological coverage of samurai history detailing the main battles, personnel, and general themes. Additional chapters are studies of samurai armor and weaponry, fortifications, and the changes in strategy and armor upon the introduction of firearms and cannon. All chapters are illustrated by photographs of battle re-enactments meticulously conducted by the enthusiastic historical re-enactment societies of Japan, and by line drawings of fortifications and armor. Samurai vividly details the long bloody era of the samurai, when sons killed their fathers, brothers attacked their brothers, wives betrayed their husbands and hosts their guests, and the forces of the samurai rulers destroyed those of the emperors and the monasteries. The samurai fought for property, lands, and money, and only rarely for honor--Samurai tells that compelling story with vigor
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Super Potato Design: The Complete Works Of Takashi Sugimoto — Japan's Leading Interior Designer
Автор: Mira Locher Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 256 Дата загрузки: 25 июня 20092010-02-29
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Super Potato Design is the first full-length book to present the built work and conceptual ideas of the internationally renowned Japanese design firm Super Potato, founded by Takashi Sugimoto. Super Potato's powerful designs for the interiors of restaurants, shops and hotels, as well as Takashi Sugimoto's designs for tea ceremony spaces and utensils, are richly complex compositions of materials which create simple, strong spaces. By finding contemporary expression for important concepts present in traditional Japan and combining materials in unexpected ways to create exciting spaces, Super Potato's work has had a significant impact on interior design in Japan and around the world.
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Thailand's Luxury Spas: Pampering Yourself In Paradise
Автор: Chamsai Jotisalikorn Жанр: Tuttle Publishing Издательство: Tuttle Publishing Год: 2007 Страниц: 208 Дата загрузки: 17 сентября 20122010-04-17
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No other country in the world offers such an incredible range of luxury spa and wellness destinations than Thailand. Thailand's Luxury Spas takes you inside this alluring world and reveals the best facilities and spa treatments, new trends in relaxation and holistic wellness therapy, plus well-researched information on Thai traditional healing and herbal lore. Thailand's Luxury Spas is your ticket on a journey to an unforgettable spa experience.
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