Impressions of Japanese Architecture and the Allied Arts.

by Ralph Adams Cram, Adams Cram

This volume contains a fascinating and comprehensive exploration of Japanese architecture through the ages - with information on temples, shrines, domestic buildings, and much more. "Impressions Of Japanese Architecture and the Allied Arts" is highly recommended for those with an interest in the development of Japanese architecture, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: The Genius of Japanese Art, The Early Architecture of Japan, The Later Architecture of Japan, Temples and Shrines, Temple Gardens, Domestic Interiors, The Minor Arts, A Colour Print of Yeizan, A Note on Japanese Sculpture, etcetera. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author."

Genres: Architecture

242 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1968

About the author

Ralph Adams Cram (December 16, 1863 – September 22, 1942) was a prolific and influential American architect of collegiate and ecclesiastical buildings, often in the Gothic Revival style. Cram & Ferguson and Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson are partnerships in which he worked.

Reviews

[Humphrey J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clunkily written at times, and has a healthy dose of referring to Japan as a part of the "mysterious east", but very charming overall.
It's obvious throughout that Cram cares passionately about his subject matter.