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

Arsdale, Jay Van

 
9780870118647: Shoji: How to Design, Build, and Install Japanese Screens
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0870118641 ISBN 13 : 9780870118647
Editeur : Kodansha America, Inc, 1988

Synopsis

This text presents a practical guide to designing and making Japanese screens for the home and office. It includes all the basics of materials design, assembly and installation. 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

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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.

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Éditeur
Kodansha America, Inc
Date d'édition
1988
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0870118641
ISBN 13 
9780870118647
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
96
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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