What makes Japanese two-dimensional architecture so beautiful?
Ellie Nakazawa
Table of contents
Chapter O
Introduction of the Japanese two-dimensional elements
o Tokonoma
o Tatami Mat
o Ceiling
o Fusuma
o Shoji
o Ranma
o Window & Lattice
o Screen
Chapter 1
The reason why we developed "two-dimensional design"
o Zen spirits
-Versailles Palace
-Shugakuin Rikyu
(Music ex. 1."Presto" /J.S.BACH 2."Rokudan"/Yatsukashi Kengyo)
o Standardized Tatami Room
Chapter 2
The features of Japanese two-dimensional design
o Simple style
o Asymmetry
o Shakkei
Chapter 3
Great three-dimensional designs in Japanese Architectures
o A few examples
Chapter 4
Application beautiful two-dimensional design for the future
o Ando's works
o Application for the future
o Consider the temperature, seek more warmth
o Examples of the modern architectures
o Key for success
Appendix
Bibliography
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