Ka me ra

This book offers a fascinating exploration of modern Japanese architecture by combining stunning visuals with insightful commentary on the art of architectural photography. It features the work of nine influential photographers who have greatly influenced our perception of Japan’s extraordinary post-war architectural landscape. Readers gain a unique perspective on these remarkable structures through the lenses of talented artists such as Yoshio Watanabe, Chuji Hirayama, and Yukio Futagawa, among others. The author, Ari Seligmann, who is well-versed in Japanese architecture, delves into the evolution of architectural photography in Japan after World War II. This exploration serves to highlight both general and specific ways images shape our understanding of the world. The book showcases beautifully printed photographs, arguing that this type of photography extends beyond serving as a promotional tool or an exact historical account. It is a hybrid that includes elements of a photobook, biography, and a historical account of architectural photography, chronicling the dynamic growth of Japanese architecture. Despite the international fame of Japanese architecture through these images, the photographers themselves have received little recognition until now.