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

Arsdale, Jay Van

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1568365330 ISBN 13 : 9781568365336

Editeur : Kodansha International, 2013

Synopsis

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

A propos du livre

À propos 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kodansha International
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1568365330
• ISBN 13: 9781568365336
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible