Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings by Edward S. Morse (English) Hardcover Boo

Description: Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings by Edward S. Morse This volume details the various indoor and outdoor features of traditional Japanese homes. It describes all aspects of Japanese domestic architecture, from the tiles used on the roofs to the mats used on the floors, from the layouts of the rooms to the housewares used to fill them. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First Published in 2005. Written by the author of glimpses of China and Chinese homes, this volume details the various indoor and outdoor features of traditional Japanese homes. Fully illustrated by the author, morse describes all aspects of Japanese domestic architecture, from the tiles used on the roofs, to the mats used on the floors; from the layouts of the rooms, to the housewares used to fill them. Then, he moves outside to delight the reader with the splendour of the flowers, trees and water features of the Japanese garden. Finishing with a chapter describing the differences and similarities between Japanese homes and those of the Ainu, Koreans and Chinese, this is one of the most comprehensive books written on the subject and is a must for lovers of all things Japanese. Author Biography Edward Sylvester Morse Table of Contents CHAPTER I. THE HOUSE. CHAPTER II. TYPEOF HOUSES. CHAPTER III. INTERIORS. CONTENTS. CHAPTER IV. INTERIORS - (Continued). CHAPTER V. ENTRANCES AND APPROACHES. CHAPTER VI. GARDENS. CHAPTER VII. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. CHAPTER VIII. THE ANCIENT HOUSE. CHAPTER IX. THE NEIGHBOURING HOUSE. Details ISBN071030966X Author Edward S. Morse Short Title JAPANESE HOMES & THEIR SURROUN Series Kegan Paul Japan Library Language English ISBN-10 071030966X ISBN-13 9780710309662 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2005 Residence US Imprint Kegan Paul Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 307 figs Pages 406 DOI 10.1604/9780710309662 UK Release Date 2005-03-23 AU Release Date 2005-03-23 NZ Release Date 2005-03-23 Publisher Kegan Paul Publication Date 2005-03-23 Alternative 9781138863651 DEWEY 728.0952 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161523744;

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