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Characteristics of Japanese Architecture by divyani dalal is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Japanese architecture has been influenced by Chinese styles but developed its own characteristics. Traditional Japanese buildings use wood and natural materials and open inward to nature. Early periods featured pit dwellings and raised structures, while later architectural styles included shrines, temples, castles, and aristocratic mansions with symmetrical plans and garden settings. Elements like tatami mats, sliding doors, and verandas allow integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. Zen gardens symbolical
- Author
- divyani dalal
- Language
- EN