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Katsura Imperial Villa – Shōkin-tei “Flower Appreciation Villa” (17th Century) *

Artist/Designer: Kobori Enshu

Project Location: Kyoto, Japan

Figure 1: Kobori Enshu, Katsura Imperial Villa. Source: Miemo Penttinen – Katsura Imperial Villa. 2009, Digital Image. ( Source | Accessed : May 16, 2013 | Photographer: Miemo Penttinen )
Figure 2: Kobori Enshu, Katsura Imperial Villa. Source: Miemo Penttinen – Katsura Imperial Villa. 2009, Digital Image. ( Source | Accessed : May 16, 2013 | Photographer: Miemo Penttinen )

Style/Period(s):
Vernacular

Primary Material(s):
Textile, Wood, Paper, Plants

Function(s):
Entertainment

Related Website(s):

Significant Date(s):
17th Century

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:

Dana Buntrock. "Katsura Imperial Villa: A Brief Descriptive Bibliography, with Illustrations." Cross-Currents: East Asian History and Culture Review, no. 3 (2012): Cross-Currents: East Asian History and Culture Review, 01 June 2012, Issue 3.
Mori, Osamu, Nihon Rekishi Gakkai, Society of Japanese History, Japan Historical Association, 日本歴史学会, 日本歴史学會, 日本歷史学会, 日本歷史學會, and 曰本歴史学会. Kobori Enshū. 初版..; Shohan. ed. Jinbutsu Sōsho ; 140. Tōkyō: Yoshikawa Kōbunkan, 1967.
Surak, Kristin. "From Selling Tea to Selling Japaneseness: Symbolic Power and the Nationalization of Cultural Practices." European Journal of Sociology 52, no. 2 (2011): 175-208.

Building Address: Katsuramisono, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 615-8014, Japan

Katsuramisono, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 615-8014, Japan

Significant Dates: Construction Dates (mid 17th century)

Supporting Staff/ Designers:
Kobori Enshu (Designer)

Tags: Shoin Style, Garden, Landscape, Nature, Pavilion, Follies, Tea Interiors

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