10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOKONOMA»
Discover the use of
tokonoma in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
tokonoma and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
An Introduction to Japanese Tea Ritual
The ideal directional orientation of a teahouse is said to situate the nijiriguchi in
the south wall and the tokonoma on the north wall.3 This particular October chaji
will be held in a four-and-one- half mat tearoom. Its main features the nijiriguchi, ...
Jennifer Lea Anderson, 1991
2
Measure and Construction of the Japanese House
However, occasionally this member, like many another in the tokonoma, is
altered for satisfaction of a personal liking, although hardly to the improvement of
expression; and exquisite woods of particular grain and shape are widely used.
3
The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture
Sandra Buckley. 528 tokonoma aesthetics that focused on the toilet. In this essay,
`In'ei raisan' (In Praise of Shadows 1933±4), where he recalls with great
nostalgia the virtues of Japanese toilets before shiny ceramics and bright electric
lights.
4
Clouds in the West: Lessons from the Martial Arts of Japan
Japanese home, you have probably seen a tokonoma. It is a recessed space,
designed to be the focal point of the room, where a scroll might hang, or some
beautiful or significant object displayed. There are two stories to account for the ...
5
Elements of Japanese Design
Tokonoma. (Tohkohnohmah). The. Common. BeautyAltar. Exalting Good Design
The Japanese requirement thatartsandcrafts bebeautifulin form and essence as
well as utilitarian resulted in many of them transcending the ordinary and ...
Taniguchi's bridge becomes from certain viewpoints the symbol of a fourth wall,
or creates a window, so that Noguchi's recessed garden is seen much as one
sees a tokonoma in a traditional Zen hall. The unique Japanese tokonoma had
fired ...
7
Presentation Zen Design: A Simple Visual Approach to ...
Tokonoma. and. the. Art. of. the. Focal. Point. Establishing a Strong Design
Priority For years I have asked. Every good design needs a focal point—
including interior living spaces. In many Western homes, the mantelpiece in the
living room is ...
8
Traditional Japanese Architecture: An Exploration of ...
providea strongconnection to nature. Flowersoftenare picked fromthegarden or
found nearby. In this way, although the tokonoma itself is very much part of the
insideof the building, ithasa strong relationship tothe naturalenvironment outside.
9
Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers
The first tokonoma was built, nodoubt,to display suits of armor, but once the
unificationof the nation wasestablished andpeaceful times arrived,art objects,
rather than armor, were displayed in the tokonoma. One entire sideofthe main
room—the ...
10
Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture
Sandra Buckley. 528 tokonoma aesthetics that focused on the toilet. In this essay,
`In'ei raisan' (In Praise of Shadows 1933±4), where he recalls with great
nostalgia the virtues of Japanese toilets before shiny ceramics and bright electric
lights.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOKONOMA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
tokonoma is used in the context of the following news items.
Local restaurants nominated for Metro Restaurant and Catering …
Newport's Hops and Fire takes on 14 contenders including Coogee Pavilion, Tokonoma and Lumi Bar and Dining in the New Restaurant category. “We up ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
Tokonoma restaurant gives fashion experience
This month, discerning diners are raving about Tokonoma, a new Japanese restaurant in Sydney's central business district. But it's not just the menu that is ... «The Australian Financial Review, May 15»
Tiny House Inspired by Japanese Minimalism
The room also features a sunken tea-warming hearth, and a hidden tea-serving chest, as well as the so-called “honoring alcove” (tokonoma), where artistic items ... «Jetson Green, Apr 15»
Operators move in on Oxford Street
A Toko spokeswoman says owner Matt Yazbek (who owns Toko in Surry Hills and Tokonoma in the city) gifted the Paddington sushi train eatery to his sister ... «Good Food, Apr 15»
Just Open: Tokonoma, Sydney CBD
Hidden down an alley off Bridge Street in the city centre is a black door that leads to Tokonoma. A more refined and mature offering from the owner of Crown ... «Good Food, Dec 14»
New Tokonoma brings Toko's Hao San sushi touches to menu
Tokonoma Sydney, the spin-off from Surry Hills' Toko, has already joined the party, scheduled to open December 2 near Circular Quay. Sliding into the space ... «Good Food, Dec 14»
Transforming the splendor of Japanese art
The ubiquitous tokonoma (alcove) of the Momoyama Period was the result of an architectural transformation that paralleled these new practices of art display. «The Japan Times, Sep 14»
Ryokan etiquette: What not to do when staying at a traditional …
Pretty much every guest room in a ryokan will have an area called a tokonoma in it. This is purely for decorative purposes and will almost always include some ... «ROCKETNEWS24, Jul 14»
Customs, Festivals, and Observances: The Japanese Year
A typical family might decorate the porch, household shrine, or ornamental alcove (tokonoma), don traditional Japanese clothing, eat ozōni, and head out to a ... «Nippon.com, Jul 14»
I bonsai del lecchese Luigi Maggioni premiati a Monte Carlo
... il terzo premio nella categoria Shohin (dedicata ai bonsai con dimensioni inferiori ai 21 cm di altezza) e il primo premio Tokonoma per il miglior allestimento. «ResegoneOnline, Jun 14»
