The art of japanese architecture provides a broad overview of traditional japanese design in its historical and cultural context it begins with a discussion of prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of modern japanese buildings critical historical influences and trends notably the introduction of buddhist culture from korea and china the development of feudalism and the impact of modern western styles of building are all discussed in detail as facets of japanese design. The art of japanese architecture provides a broad overview of traditional japanese design in its historical and cultural context it begins with a discussion of prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of modern japanese buildings critical historical influences and trends notably the introduction of buddhist culture from korea and china the development of feudalism and the impact of modern western styles of building are all discussed in detail as facets of japanese design. The art of japanese architecture presents a complete overview of japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context the book begins with a discussion of early prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of works by important modern japanese architects along the way it discusses the iconic buildings and architectural styles for which japan is so justly famous from elegant shinden and sukiya aristocratic villas like the kinkakuji golden pavilion in kyoto to imposing . The art of japanese architecture simplicity asymmetry sensitivity to the natural environment and the use of natural materials are the hallmarks of much of japanese architecture this book