Tradition in the contemporary city landscape : A Polish Japanese comparative study
Author
Pawłowska, Krystyna
Release date
2015
Place of publication
Kraków
Publisher
Wydawnictwo PK
Published in
Tradition and heritage in the contemporary image of the city : monograph. Vol. 1, Fundamentals / edited by Tomasz Jeleński, Stanisław Juchnowicz, Ewelina Woźniak-Szpakiewic
Pages
91-101
ISBN
978-83-7242-797-7
Keywords
urban landscape, tradition, comparison, Poland, Japan
Abstract
The article compares Polish and Japanese urban landscape, paying special attention to the traits of identity that stem from tradition. The comparison is difficult because the circumstances of development of the cities differ profoundly and do so in many aspects. However, this is a perfect opportunity to observe the features that would be difficult to notice without a contrastive background. Traditional Japanese architecture and art have long fascinated Europeans. Contemporary Japanese architecture is the object of praise of enthusiasts of modernity. Yet the impact of the combination of ancient traditions and modern concepts, which can be seen in the cultural landscape of Japanese cities, is often a great surprise, as it is certainly not fascinating.
Department
Faculty of Architecture
License
Licencja PK. Brak możliwości edycji i druku.
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