Japanese Design Since 1945

Japanese Design Since 1945
Author: Naomi Pollock
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781419750540

The first book to present a comprehensive overview of postwar Japanese design For the Japanese, the concept of design is not limited to functionality or materiality--it is deeply connected with ancient culture and rituals. In this sense, a chair is much more than what you sit on, a cup more than what you drink from: these objects are to be reflected upon, to be touched and cherished. As mass manufacture became widespread in the post-war period, fascinating cross-cultural exchanges began to take place between Japan and the West. And in recent years, a new generation of designers has taken Japanese creativity into entirely new territory, reconceptualizing the very meaning of design. Showcasing over 80 designers, hundreds of objects, and contributions from both Japanese and Western designers inspired by Japan, this volume will remain the definitive work on the subject for many years to come.

Japanese Design Since 1945

Japanese Design Since 1945
Author: Naomi R. Pollock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2020
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9782020931052

For the Japanese, the concept of design is not limited to functionality or materiality it is deeply connected with ancient culture and rituals. In this sense, a chair is much more than what you sit on, a cup more than what you drink from: these objects are to be reflected upon, to be touched and cherished. As mass manufacture became widespread in the post-war period, fascinating cross-cultural exchanges began to take place between Japan and the West. And in recent years, a new generation of designers has taken Japanese creativity into entirely new territory, reconceptualizing the very meaning of design. Showcasing over 80 designers, hundreds of objects, and contributions from both Japanese and Western designers inspired by Japan, this volume will remain the definitive work on the subject for many years to come.

Modern Japanese House

Modern Japanese House
Author: Naomi Pollock
Publisher: Phaidon Press Limited
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2005-11
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

A survey of the most innovative new houses built in Japan.

Object Compendium

Object Compendium
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781942801788

Collects the first three sold-out monographs by Swedish illustrator, Kilian Eng.

Space

Space
Author: Michael Freeman
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

In ultra-crowded Japan, the constraints of space and form inspire rather than confound. That is readily apparent in this fascinating volume featuring impossibly tiny, narrow, odd-shaped habitats that have been transformed into peaceful, elegant oases through the innovative use of light, openness and visual harmony.

Made in Japan

Made in Japan
Author: Naomi R. Pollock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781858945620

A selection of outstanding Japanese products of this century, from gadgets and furnishings to office supplies and decorative objects. Features a comprehensive introduction to the history and traditions of Japanese product design and includes biographies of the leading designers, including Naoto Fukasawa, Tokujin Yoshioka and Toyo Ito.

The Japanese House

The Japanese House
Author: Pippo Ciorra
Publisher: Marsilio
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9788831725767

"Published on the occasion of the exhibition 'The Japanese House: architecture & life after 1945,' this catalogue contains a vast selection of photographs, drawings, projects and analyses offering a comprehensive overview of Japanese residential architecture from the post-war period to the present day. 13 thematic sections present different aspects of the research, documenting the work of archistars such as Toyo Ito, Kazuyo Sejima and Kenso Tange, the contributions of architects less well known outside Japan and the experimentation of the younger generations. In parallel, essays by the curators and by Hiuroyasu Fujiola and Kenjiro Hosaka, along with biographies of all the architects, painstakingly map the country's domestic architecture"--

Designing Modern Japan

Designing Modern Japan
Author: Sarah Teasley
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2022-05-06
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1780232306

A revealing look at Japanese design weaving together the stories of people who shaped Japan’s design industries with social history, economic conditions, and geopolitics. From cars to cameras, design from Japan is ubiquitous. So are perceptions of Japanese design, from calming, carefully crafted minimalism to avant-garde catwalk fashion, or the cute, Kawaii aesthetic populating Tokyo streets. But these portrayals overlook the creativity, generosity, and sheer hard work that has gone into creating and maintaining design industries in Japan. In Designing Modern Japan, Sarah Teasley deftly weaves together the personal stories of people who shaped and shape Japan’s design industries with social history, economic conditions, and geopolitics.. Key to her account is how design has been a strategy to help communities thrive during turbulent times, and for making life better along the way. Deeply researched and superbly illustrated, Designing Modern Japan appeals to a wide audience for Japanese design, history, and culture.