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The theory of tradition in the written works of architect Seiichi Shirai
The aim of Shirai’s essay “The Jomon style” was not to admire the Jomon culture but to consider how to understand the inner potential of the object without being misled by its external form. His theory of tradition subsequently developed into the “theory of expansive tradition.” He objected to confining the argument over tradition to Japan and set out to consider the concept from a universal viewpoint. He gave shape to it and proposed a new concept, namely the “Eurasian” style.
This article clarifies the whole aspect of the theory of tradition by an architect, Seiichi Shirai, by examining his written works and interview articles comprehensively. The aim of Shirai’s essay, “The Jomon style,” was not to admire the Jomon culture but to consider how to understand the inner potential of the object without being misled by its external form. He objected to confining the argument over tradition to Japan and set out to consider the concept from a universal viewpoint.
The theory of tradition in the written works of architect Seiichi Shirai
The aim of Shirai’s essay “The Jomon style” was not to admire the Jomon culture but to consider how to understand the inner potential of the object without being misled by its external form. His theory of tradition subsequently developed into the “theory of expansive tradition.” He objected to confining the argument over tradition to Japan and set out to consider the concept from a universal viewpoint. He gave shape to it and proposed a new concept, namely the “Eurasian” style.
This article clarifies the whole aspect of the theory of tradition by an architect, Seiichi Shirai, by examining his written works and interview articles comprehensively. The aim of Shirai’s essay, “The Jomon style,” was not to admire the Jomon culture but to consider how to understand the inner potential of the object without being misled by its external form. He objected to confining the argument over tradition to Japan and set out to consider the concept from a universal viewpoint.
The theory of tradition in the written works of architect Seiichi Shirai
Hato, Kosuke (author)
Japan Architectural Review ; 2 ; 554-561
2019-10-01
8 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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