By Keisuke Fujii

A small-format visual reference book of traditional Japanese architecture and its terminology. This guide features clear drawings and diagrams, including isometric views and floor plans, that help users to understand every kind of architectural element. The book follows a logical progression from the entire building to the individual interior space, dissecting the traditional forms of roof shapes, windows, screens, doors, eaves, columns (plinths and capitals), motifs, and numerous other functional and decorative typologies. Reprinted, this title follows the 2010 edition.