Shoji: How to Design, Build, and Install Japanese Screens - Couverture souple

Arsdale, Jay Van

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0870118641 ISBN 13 : 9780870118647

Editeur : Kodansha America, Inc, 1988

Synopsis

Book by Arsdale Jay van

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Japanese-style shoji screens are translucent, wooden-lattice panels that subtly transform light and space and add an elegant touch to any decor. This book contains all the information you need to design and make shoji for your own home or apartment.

Features
* Notes on aesthetics and design fundamentals
* Complete how-to guide covering basic construction methods, screen materials, and wood selection
* Home projects, including window inserts, sliding and hanging screens, glass panel shoji, double- and single-sided shoji, skylight shoji, decorative wall boxes, and floor and table lanterns
* Introduction to Japanese hand tools and planing and joinery techniques
* Sample lattice patterns, photographs, and line drawings for design and remodeling ideas
* List of suppliers

Biographie de l'auteur :

JAY VAN ARSDALE is a carpenter and shoji maker who teaches classes in Japanese tools and woodworking techniques. He lives in Oakland, California.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Kodansha America, Inc
• Date d'édition: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0870118641
• ISBN 13: 9780870118647
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 96