The Built Space: Architecture in East Asia, from the Neolithic to the Present Day
$52.00
To be published in April 2027
312 pages, 200 ills., 9½ * 11 in., 280 x 240 mm, Hardcover
ISBN: 978-3-7774-4797-1
A symbiosis developed over thousands of years: architecture and art in East Asia
The book on East Asian architecture! From imperial temple complexes and medieval teahouses to contemporary cityscapes – the fascinating architecture of East Asia reveals multifaceted worldviews and craftsmanship with deep cultural roots. This publication offers a fresh perspective on the unique symbiosis of architecture and art in East Asia.
To what extent are architecture and art in East Asia inseparable, to be thought of as a single entity? Artefacts spanning several millennia and diverse genres – from bronze and ceramics to calligraphy and light installation – reveal how art and architecture have shaped one another in China, Japan, and Korea. This volume shows that architectural history does not follow a linear, self-contained trajectory; rather, it should be conceived as a range of interdisciplinary perspectives.