Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings Bridgman's approach to the subject

Bridgman's approach to the subject is important and unique

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and enlargements of moldings and other details

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Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings Bridgman's approach to the subjectThis work deals with every aspect of the traditional Japanese home, from its general plan and major structural features to such ceremonial and traditional appointments as the tatami mats (which actually determine the size of the house), lamps, hibachi (braziers), fusuma and shoji screens, candlesticks, pillows, and tokonoma (places where art objects or flowers are displayed). It covers details of both construction and architectural ornamentation, and