Culture-space relationship: Japanese traditional residential interiors
Author
Erdemir, Elif
Advisor
Yavuz, Yıldırım
Date
1993Publisher
Bilkent University
Language
English
Type
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Abstract
The aim of the present study is to put forth the relationship between culture and
space, through the examples from Japanese culture and Japanese traditional
residential interior spaces. Therefore, at the first attempt culture and space
concepts are defined. Then cultural determinants; family, religion and
philosophy, site and climate, anthropometry and perception of space are
analysed through the Japanese point of view. Traditional Japanese residential
interior space elements; entrance, rooms, furniture and sliding screens, other
services and being an extension of interior space veranda and garden are
explained briefly according to their general organization. Within this context,
the effects of Japanese cultural variables on Japanese traditional residential
interiors are discussed.
Keywords
Culturespace
Japanese culture
Japanese traditional residential interiors
effects of culture on interia space