Architecture and Modern Japan: History, Technology, and Nation 1850-1920

Architecture and Modern Japan shows how architecture in Japan transformed between 1850 and 1920 as Japan evolved from an isolated feudal country into a modern power. Everything about building changed, from materials to typologies to the people creating structures. Each chapter focuses on a major theme, such as the role of national history, to help you understand the complex relationships among the individuals and institutions that created a unique culture of architecture. Includes 150 black and white images.