Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Winner of the 2006 American Horitcultural Society Book Award! andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Gardening has reached new heights of sophistication, and this book profiles a number of the most notable gardens in Japan and beyond. The goal of a Japanese garden is to suggest a landscape, to depict famous natural scenes, or to evoke a particular artistic quality or atmosphere. Graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, Zen gardens, and several other elements all play key roles in these extravagant landscapes.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;The Art of the Japanese Gardenandlt;/iandgt; is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening, landscape design, and Japanese art and culture.
Review
"A well-written and beautifully illustrated reference book intended for a broad audience. It is a great book for becoming acquainted with the topic of Japanese gardens" and#8212; andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Landscape Architectureandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"This book is so roundly written that it could, if necessary, serve as the only book one had to introduce and explain to Westerners the basic components of Japanese gardens." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;The American Gardenerandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Review
"If you love gardens and want to learn more about Japanese gardens, this book will suit you down to the ground."and#8212; andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Sequins and Cherry Blossomandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
andlt;bandgt;Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award! andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;The Art of the Japanese Gardenandlt;/iandgt; traces the development and blending of gardening traditions, as well as the inclusion of new features as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil. The book features a number of the most notable gardens in Japan, including graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens and stroll gardens.
Synopsis
**Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award** The Art of the Japanese Garden is the only historical overview of Japanese gardens that covers Japanese gardening culture in one beautiful book.
Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled 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. The Art of the Japanese Garden traces the development and blending of these two traditions, as well as the inclusion of new features as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil.
300 full-color Japanese garden illustrations and photographs highlight notable gardens in Japan, including graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens and stroll gardens. Also included are sections on modern trends and Japanese gardens in other countries.
Synopsis
Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award! The Art of the Japanese Garden traces the development and blending of gardening traditions, as well as the inclusion of new features as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil. The book features a number of the most notable gardens in Japan, including graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens and stroll gardens.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;David Youngandlt;/bandgt; taught anthropology at the University of Alberta in Canada before retiring. Together with his wife, he has conducted research on Japanese aesthetics for many years. A keen photographer, he took most of the photographs for this book.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Michiko Youngandlt;/bandgt; was born in China and raised in Japan. She conducts culture tours to Japan for those who wish to get off the beaten track. David and Michiko live in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. They co-authored andlt;iandgt;Introduction to Japanese Architectureandlt;/iandgt;.
Table of Contents
andlt;iandgt;Contentsandlt;/iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;The Art of Japanese Gardens:andlt;/bandgt; Development of Japanese Gardensandlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Basic Elements and Principles:andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Rocks, Sand and Gravelandlt;BRandgt;Walls, Fences and Pathsandlt;BRandgt; Ponds, Waterfalls and Bridgesandlt;BRandgt; Decorative Artifactsandlt;BRandgt; Islands, Hills and Pavilionsandlt;BRandgt;Flora and Faunaandlt;BRandgt;The Four Seasonsandlt;BRandgt;Behind the Scenesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Japan's Traditional Gardens:andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt; Early Graveled Courtyards (Ise Jinju, Horyuji Temple)andlt;BRandgt; Shinden Style Complexes (Daikakuji Temple, Ninnaji Temple, Heian Shrine)andlt;BRandgt;Esoteric and Paradise Gardens (Sanzenin Temple, Byodoin Temple, Joruriji Temple)andlt;BRandgt;Zen Temple Gardens (Tenryuji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Daitokuji Temple)andlt;BRandgt;Warrior Gardens (Nishi Honganji Temple, Nijo Castle)andlt;BRandgt;Tea Roji (Kotoin Temple, Urakuen); Edo Period Gardens (Katsura Rikyu, Shugakuin and Sento Gosho, Suizenji Koen, Ritsurin Koen, Kenrokuen, Okayama Korakuen, Tokyo Stroll Gardens)andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Modern Gardens:andlt;/bandgt;Meiji Gardens: (Sankeien and Murinan)andlt;BRandgt;Showa Gardens: (Tofukuji and Adachi Museum)andlt;BRandgt;Japanese Gardens Outside Japanandlt;BRandgt;Modern Residential Gardens