The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to time, fire and warfare.
This book documents the stunning craftsmanship of ancient Japan, which still thrives in our modern day world. Author Azby Brown, one of the world's leading experts on Japanese architecture, chronicles the painstaking restoration of the Yakushiji monastery in this must-read for lovers of all types of Japanese craftsmanship.
