The Art of Japanese Joinery

Name: The Art of Japanese Joinery
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780834815162
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By Kiyosi Seike

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The Art of Japanese Joinery by Kiyosi Seike delves into the traditional craftsmanship and intricate techniques of Japanese woodworking. The book explores the unique art of joinery, where decorative and functional joints are created without the use of nails or screws, showcasing the beauty of precision and expertise in this revered craft. It provides an insightful look into the cultural significance and technical mastery behind these stunning wooden constructions.
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If you have a fascination with traditional craftsmanship or a keen interest in the intricate elegance of Japanese woodworking techniques, this book may captivate your interest. Exploring the harmony and precision of joinery methods, it's a treasure for those who appreciate the artistry in design and construction.

The Art of Japanese Joinery

This introduction to Japanese joinery delves into the history and development of Japanese carpentry, and it also reveals many secrets of Japanese joinery. It presents 48 joints, with isometric projections to complement the photographs.

Description

This introduction to Japanese joinery delves into the history and development of Japanese carpentry, and it also reveals many secrets of Japanese joinery.

The Art of Japanese Joinery presents 48 joints, selected from among the several hundred known and used today. With clear isometric projections complementing the photographs, any carpenter can duplicate these bequests from the traditional Japanese carpenter.

They can be applied to projects as large as the buildings for which most of them were originally devised or as small as a sewing box.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780834815162

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 1977

Country: United States

Imprint: Weatherhill Inc

Illustration: 57 B&W PHOTOS, LINE ART THROUG

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 442g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Kiyosi Seike, Professor of Architecture at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, is also an active architect both in Japan and abroad. He has published numerous books and articles on architecture in both Japanese and English.

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