Sketches from Japan

by Francis D.K. Ching

"Drawing stimulates the mind to think and can make visible those aspects which cannot be seen by the naked eye or captured on film by a camera." - From the Introduction to Sketches from Japan
The art of the travel sketchbook from one of the world's most talented graphic communicators.
Following in the footsteps of such creative geniuses as Leonardo da Vinci and Le Corbusier, designers and artists often keep visual notebooks of the new worlds they encounter in their travels. Sketches from Japan provides an intimate look at how one of today's most accomplished visual communicators, Francis D. K. Ching, documented a month's stay in Japan. Accomplished architects and novice artists alike will be inspired by the sheer beauty of Ching's ink drawings and by the journey that they represent.
Francis D. K. Ching (Seattle, WA) is a registered architect and a professor at the University of Washington. He is the author of six highly successful architecture books, all of which focus on the basic processes and forms of architectural design.

Genres: Architecture, Art, Nonfiction, Japan, Cultural

Hardcover

First published April 24, 2000

About the author

Frank (Francis D. K.) Ching (born 1943) is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics. Ching's books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington.

Reviews

[Rashu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this collection of sketches. It was like looking through a travel journal full of sketches from 90s. The inkline drawings were amazing. I tried to close my eyes and imagine the actual scenery the artist witnessed. As someone who appreciates Japanese architecture, I had a great time with this.

[Jules · Rating 4 out of 5]

love this one! hope to emulate :)