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Title: Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Summary: "Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings" by Edward Sylvester Morse is a detailed ethnographic work published in the late 19th century. The book explores the architecture and interiors of traditional Japanese homes, providing insights into various styles, materials, and cultural practices related to domestic life in Japan during a time of significant change. It aims to preserve the intricate details of Japanese housing that may soon be forgotten due to modernization. The opening of the text begins with a preface that sets the stage for Morse's observations and experiences while studying Japanese homes. He draws attention to the rapid changes in Japanese society and architecture influenced by Western interactions, emphasizing the importance of documenting how traditional houses functioned within their cultural context. He reflects on the curiosity that Japanese architecture evokes among foreigners, addressing misconceptions and critiques received from Westerners about its design and functionality. Morse expresses a desire to provide a more nuanced understanding of the Japanese home, not just as structures, but as essential elements reflecting the lifestyle and values of their inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925

EBook No.: 52868

Published: Aug 21, 2016

Downloads: 618

Language: English

Subject: Japan -- Social life and customs

Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- Japan

Subject: Interior decoration -- Japan

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:35:44Z Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings

This edition has images.

Title: Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Summary: "Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings" by Edward Sylvester Morse is a detailed ethnographic work published in the late 19th century. The book explores the architecture and interiors of traditional Japanese homes, providing insights into various styles, materials, and cultural practices related to domestic life in Japan during a time of significant change. It aims to preserve the intricate details of Japanese housing that may soon be forgotten due to modernization. The opening of the text begins with a preface that sets the stage for Morse's observations and experiences while studying Japanese homes. He draws attention to the rapid changes in Japanese society and architecture influenced by Western interactions, emphasizing the importance of documenting how traditional houses functioned within their cultural context. He reflects on the curiosity that Japanese architecture evokes among foreigners, addressing misconceptions and critiques received from Westerners about its design and functionality. Morse expresses a desire to provide a more nuanced understanding of the Japanese home, not just as structures, but as essential elements reflecting the lifestyle and values of their inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925

EBook No.: 52868

Published: Aug 21, 2016

Downloads: 618

Language: English

Subject: Japan -- Social life and customs

Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- Japan

Subject: Interior decoration -- Japan

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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