Katsura: Imperial villa
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An outstanding example of Japanese architecture, Katsura has inspired countless architects from Bruno Taut and Le Corbusier to Tadao Ando and Kenzo Tange, and is often considered a precursor of Modernist tendencies. Now available in a new format, ''Katsura Imperial Villa'' offers an in-depth exploration of the seventeenth-century palace in Kyoto, Japan through detailed(...)
History until 1900, Asia
August 2025
Katsura: Imperial villa
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$100.00
(available in store)
Summary:
An outstanding example of Japanese architecture, Katsura has inspired countless architects from Bruno Taut and Le Corbusier to Tadao Ando and Kenzo Tange, and is often considered a precursor of Modernist tendencies. Now available in a new format, ''Katsura Imperial Villa'' offers an in-depth exploration of the seventeenth-century palace in Kyoto, Japan through detailed drawings and historical analysis. The extensive selection of maps, drawings, and photographs make this book an indispensable reference work and offer unprecedented access to this beautiful palace.
History until 1900, Asia