Architecture and Authority in JapanPsychology Press, 1996 - 337 sivua First published in 1996. Architecture is one of the most inspired manifestations of Japanese civilization, a pillar of both traditional society and the modern state. The rugged walls of Himeji Castle, the pristine perfection of the Ise Shrine, and the soaring skyscrapers of modern Tokyo are all examples of consummate artistic inspiration harnessed to building technology in the service of religion or the state. These buildings offer a unique opportunity to identify the ideas and institutions of authority, both religious and secular, embodied in built form. William Coaldrake argues that there is a symbiotic relationship between architecture and authority throughout Japanese history. Examination of Nara and Heian palaces, Kamakura temples and Momoyama castles reveals the changing countenance of aristocratic and warrior power. The study also shows how some buildings helped to mould power relations by creating a physical presence to intimidate and subordinate those under imperial and shogunal rule, such as the Palace of Nij o Castle. More recently, Western architectural styles have been used to restructure the way Japan presents itself to the outside world. Relating buildings to the political ambitions and religious beliefs of the age, this book makes a significant contribution to Japanese studies. By examining architecture as an expression of authority, William Coaldrake highlights many defining moments in Japanese history, opening up new avenues for study on both traditional and contemporary Japan. |
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Authority in Architecture | 1 |
The Grand Shrines of Ise and Izumo | 16 |
Great Halls of Religion and State | 52 |
Heian Palaces and Kamakura Temples | 81 |
Castles | 104 |
Nijō Castle and the Psychology of Architectural Intimidation | 138 |
Tokugawa Mausolea | 163 |
Shogunal and Daimyo Gateways | 193 |
Building the Meiji State | 208 |
Tange Kenzos Tokyo Monuments | 251 |
façade of Tower I | 268 |
Beyond Vanity and Evanescence | 278 |
Chronological Table | 314 |
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