Tag: Architecture
Feng Shui
Overview I have put the order of examples in a chronological order of how feng shui was first traditionally used…
Exploring the Influences of Chinese Culture on Modern Architecture in China
Incorporating contemporary elements into traditional architecture allows for a blend of the past and present, preserving historical significance while adapting…
The Phenomenon of the Megacity: Rapid Chinese Urbanization and its Artistic Representation
A defining aspect of the globalized 21st century, modern cities reflect the world around us, constructing a built environment within…
Defining Japan-ness & The Concept Of Nature Within Japanese Architecture
My goal in this project was to find the connection between nature and “Japan-ness” and how that connection is exhibited…
Representations of Traditional and Modern Japanese Architecture in Anime
By Marcos Villa Marin Throughout this publication I will be answering, What are the differences and similarities between Traditional and…
Japanese Interior Design: Influenced by Japanese philosophies: Ma, Wabi-Sabi, and Shakkei
Japanese interior design is a style that has always resonated with me, and I wanted to use this project to…
The Comparison of Castles in the Momoyama Period
By Maya Bruno Introduction The Momoyama period in Japan spanned from 1573 to 1615. It was a time of significant…
Azuchi-Momoyama castles: Opulence, Religion and Defense.
Introduction In 2019 I traveled to Germany and Austria and visited famous castles. I was amazed by their grandiosity which…
The Many Forms of the Mandala
Overview The mandala is a very popular form of art and has taken on many different meanings. Some of the…
Japanese Aesthetics: Wabi Sabi and The Chashitsu
Connor Busch Overview The intention of this exhibition is to explore Japanese ideals about aesthetics through the appearance of Wabi…
Portals and Paths in Japanese Religious Architecture
Exhibit Overview The exhibition Portals and Path in Japanese Religious Architecture examines how religion, sacred places, beliefs influence architecture. This…
Japan: Reflected in Water Throughout Time
Lucy Buchanan Overview This exhibition looks at works of Japanese art that feature images reflected in water. Each piece uses…
The Architecture of Japanese Buddhist Temples
Natalie Solari Overview: This exhibition takes a closer look at the main buildings of five Japanese Temple Complexes. Temples are…
Work and Rest: Living Spaces of Feudal Japan
Work and Rest: Living Spaces of Feudal Japan – Campbell Coughlin Overview Looking at the place where a person lives…
Man-made Nature
One of the most technologically advanced nations in the world, Japan, holds some of the most historic and cultural structures…
Eliciting Spiritual Transcendence in Contemporary Japanese Architecture
A Virtual Exhibition Curated By : Jake Leone Overview Focusing on the shift from traditional to contemporary religious structures, the…
Villas and Castles: Purpose Behind Architecture
By: Matt Giuttari and Zach McCrystal Overview We set out to compare and contrast different dwelling’s of Japanese Emperors. Our…
Stones in Japanese Gardens
Stones are essential building materials and have been widely used. Stones are static and abiotic objects; however, humans can view…
Nikkō Tōshō-gū: A Realm of Peace
Paeten Parker The Nikko Tosho-gu shrine is “home” to the Japanese Tokugawa shogunate who ruled Japan for many years. Tokugawa…
Ise Shrine
Date: 3rd or 1st century medium: thatched reed and japanese cypress Every 20 years, this building is taken down and…
Phoenix Hall in Boyodo-in
Subject: ArchitectureTitle: Phoenix Hall Temple in BodyoCreation date: 998Author: Martin Falbisoner,Photo Taken: Nov 18 2016 Phoenix Hall is the main…
Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, “Temple of the Golden Pavilion”)
Temple of Golden Pavilion Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto(5,312 × 2,988 pixels, file size: 4.89 MB, MIME type: image/jpeg)Image Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Golden_pavilion,_Kinkakuji.jpgImage Author: OndranessDate:…
“Furnishing the Modern Metropolitan: Moriya Nobuo’s Designs for Domestic Interiors 1922-1927”
In Furnishing the Modern Metropolitan: Moriya Nobuo’s Designs for Domestic Interiors 1922-1927, author Sarah Teasley introduces Moriya Nobuo; an interior…
The Shonan Christ Church
Title of Work : Shonan Christ ChurchArchitects : Takeshi Hosaka ArchitectsClassification : Contemporary Japanese Architecture – Protestant ChurchYear : 2014 Location :…
“Furnishing the Modern Metropolitan”
Teasley, Sarah. “Furnishing the Modern Metropolitan: Moriya Nobuo’s Designs for Domestic Interiors, 1922-1927.” Design issues, vol. 19, MIT Press, 2003.doi:10.1162/074793603322545064. Sarah…
Nijo Castle
Description: Nijo Castle in Kyoto, JapanDate: October 9 2016Source: Nijo CastleAuthor: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada The image was taken…
Katsura Imperial Villa in the Spring
Title: Katsura Imperial Villa in the Spring Creator: unknown Medium: architectue and garden Materials: natural landscape Date: 17th century Culture:…
Nijo Castle
Nijo CastleKyoto, Japan1625 Nijo Castle was designed and built as the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa shōguns. The structure is…
Katsura Imperial Villa
Title: Katsura Imperial Villa Author: Tomoaki Ueda Date of Image: Taken on 10 July 2006 Date of Villa Completion: Early 17th…
Katsura Imperial Villa
Title of Work : Katsura Imperial Villa (Katsura Rikyu) Category : Japanese Traditional ArchitectureLocation : Kyoto (Along the Katsura River…
Katsura Imperial Villa
Title: Katsura3.jpgPhotographer: np&djjewellMedium: image/jpegDimensions: 2,477 × 3,701 pixelsDate: November 25th, 2009Licensing Information: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic This image depicts an…
Katsura Villa, Two Bridges
Title: Two Bridges in Katsura VillaPhotographer: Andrew J. BordwinDate: July 15, 2019 Description:This photograph shows a view of two bridges…
Building of Honmaru Palace
Building of Honmaru Palace, Nijō Castle, Kyoto as seen from Fortification Image Label: Honmaru Palace Image Title: Honmaru Palace in…
Katsura Rikyu
Photographer:KimonBerlinMedium: image/jpegDate: 25 November 2008Dimensions: 3,504 x 2,336 pixels Description:This photo is taken from the inside of the main building in the Katsura…
Katsura Villa’s Tsuchibashi and Onrin-do
Title: Katsura RikyuPhotographer: KimonBerlinMedium: image/jpegDate: 25 November 2008Dimensions: 3,504 x 2,336 pixelsTaken from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Katsura_Rikyu_(3264703616).jpg Description: This is a photograph of…
Katsura Imperial Villa
Title of Work: Katsura Imperial Villa Author Name: Tomoaki UedaLicensing Information: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported licenseMedium: image/jpeg Date of Creation: taken on July 10, 2006Dimensions: 1,600 x 1,200 pixelsImage…
Nijo Castle
Title: Nijo CastleAuthor: Aoye YuanDate: 5 June, 2017 Description:Nijo Castle represents the power of the shogun. It includes the perfection…
Katsura Rikyu
Title: Katsura RikyuPhotographer: KimonBerlinDate: 25 November 2008Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kimon/3264691732/Licensing: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic Image Description: The main attention of the…
Katsura Imperial Villa
Title of Work: Katsura Imperial Villa Author Name: Tomoaki UedaLicensing Information: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported licenseMedium: image/jpeg Date of Creation: taken…
Katsura Villa
Title: Katsura Rikyu Author: Kimon Berlin Date: November 25, 2008 Description: The image above is known as Katsura Villa, where…
Katsura Villa
Title: Katsura6Author: Cyril BeleDate: 26 March 2008 This image shows a part of the villa where guests were entertained from…
Temple in the Winter
Subject: Landscape Digital number: Black 060Title: Asa Kusa Temple in Winter Creation date: c1810Material: Ink on paper/ color woodcutSize: 21×23Description: Temple…
Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco, CA
Location: Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA Architect: Makoto Hagiwara Built: Initially began in 1894 The Japanese Tea Garden…
Sōgenchi Garden of Tenryu Ji
Location: Arashiyama, Tokyo Garden Architect: Musō Soseki, Built: 1339 Culture: Kamakura and Muromachi periods(1185–1573) The Tenryū temple, pictured on the…
