The Genius of Japanese Carpentry
Secrets of an Ancient Craft
Ranked #77 in Carpentry
The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and warfare. Although the full monastery reconstruction will not be completed until 2030, one of the primary temples, the Picture Hall, has been wholly restored employing the same woodworking technology used to create the original building.
This new edition of an architectural classic is by Azby Brown—one of the world's leading experts on Japanese architecture.... more
This new edition of an architectural classic is by Azby Brown—one of the world's leading experts on Japanese architecture.... more
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