WA: The Essence of Japanese Design
Author | : Stefania Piotti |
Publisher | : Phaidon Press |
Total Pages | : 287 |
Release | : 2014-04-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 0714866962 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780714866963 |
Rating | : 4/5 (963 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis WA: The Essence of Japanese Design by : Stefania Piotti
Download or read book WA: The Essence of Japanese Design written by Stefania Piotti and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the enduring beauty of Japanese design through some 250 objects, ranging from bento boxes, calligraphy brushes, and Shoji sliding doors to Noguchi’s Akari lamp, the iconic Kikkoman soy sauce bootle, and a modern‐day kimono designed by Issey Miyake. Printed on craft paper and bound in the traditional Japanese style, WA features stunning, full‐page illustrations and an introduction by MUJI art director Kenya Hara.