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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: 624
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.
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: 624
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.