The art of the Japanese garden: history, culture, design

Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an ancient one in which patches of gravelled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions, and a variety of vegetation. This b...

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Hauptverfasser: Young, David E. 1937- (VerfasserIn), Young, Michiko (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Tokyo ; Rutland, Vermont ; Singapure Tuttle Publishing [2019]
Ausgabe:Fully updated edition
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Zusammenfassung:Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an ancient one in which patches of gravelled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions, and a variety of vegetation. This book traces the development and blending of these two traditions, while also providing insight into modern Japanese gardening trends. The Art of the Japanese Garden is a comprehensive collection of the most notable gardens in Japan including gravelled courtyards, early aristocratic villas, palace gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens, and stroll gardens. With an impressive amount of new content, including more than 30 images, this updated edition offers inspiring ideas for your own trip to Japan. If you're just dreaming of traveling to Japan, there is also a section on Japanese gardens in other countries get a taste of Japanese culture and tradition closer to home. Japanese gardening has reached new heights of sophistication, and serves as garden design and landscaping inspiration all over the world. The Art of the Japanese Garden introduces readers to the history, culture, and design behind these large-scale works of art
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Ausgabebezeichnung laut Schutzumschlag. - Previously published under ISBN 978-4-8053-1125-7
Beschreibung:176 Seiten Illustrationen 27 cm
ISBN:9784805314975

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