Korean Architecture by Ben Jackson

Korean Architecture by Ben Jackson

Literary Nonfiction. Northeast Asia Studies. This book offers an introduction to Korea's abundant and unique architectural past and present, combining explanations of the principles behind Korean architecture with introductions to some of the country's finest buildings and structures. It explains some of the ideologies and perspectives that form the foundation of Korean architectural tradition and outlines the history of Korean architecture, from the first architectural traces of dugouts and lean-tos to the increasingly sophisticated wooden frames and technologies. It offers a brief introduction to the basic elements, construction process, structural anatomy, and materials used in building a Korean traditional architecture.

The book also highlights ten of Korea's best-known and most significant traditional buildings, ranging from Buddhist temples to royal palaces, Confucian royal shrines, landscaped literati gardens to Enlightenment-era fortresses. Korea's early modern architecture--a period from the colonial domination by Japan into the mid-20th century--is also examined.

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ISBN 13	9788997639236
ISBN 10	8997639234
Title	Korean Architecture
Author	Ben Jackson
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Seoul Selection Co., Ltd.
Year published	2013-11-30
Number of pages	120
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