My teacher wants me to reserach information about Japanese homes and general architecture in the 1940's. well, it's easy to find plain architecture. but 1940's architecture is kinda hard. google is not being nice today.
2006-10-24 17:38:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I live in Japan and I find it very interesting that your teacher is interested in 1940's Japanese architecture. At that time Japan was using all resources for the war and very little domestic construction was taking place. After all, all men of adequate age were fighting or working for the military or government.
The remaining structures from the 40's and 50's and even up till the late 70's or 80's show a style, or lack of style, conducive to the times. Aesthetics, a very important aspect of the architecture prior to WWII was removed and replaced with purely utilitarian approaches. Buildings are not at all attractive, rather they simply seve their purpose and nothing else.
There is a new resurgence of the aesthetic, but function still seems to prevail over form. It truly is a shame because the beauty of classic Japanese architecture is truly marvelous.
I hope that helps you a bit. I teach linguistics, but love the historic buildings.
2006-10-24 20:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by Expat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kintaikyo
2016-05-22 12:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would be better off going to your local library, as most web sites I have seen on the subject typicly refer you back to books any way.
2006-10-24 17:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by james v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋