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Tokyo.
Kodansha.
2003.
First edition.
Map, black and white illustrations, profuse colour photographs by David Green, 110pp, index, appendices, glossary, dustjacket. The castles of Japan are both technical and aesthetic marvels. They are technical marvels in that they are perfectly suited to their role of defensive fortresses and administrative centres in time of war. They are aesthetic marvels in that they every curve and line reflects an extraordinary sense of beauty. How these castles came about, how they were built, and what their ultimate fate was, all of this is depicted in sensitive prose and eye-opening photography. The book gives not only the background to this era, but also details the essential elements of castle construction, such as location, layout, walls, moats, towers, storehouses, gates, shooting holes, and more. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 73163)
ISBN: 9784770029546
Related Subject Areas:
Castles
Design
East Asia
Japan
Japanese
Photography
Samurai
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