Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Learn the art of Japanese gardening with this classic, fascinating text.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The andlt;iandgt;Sakuteikiandlt;/iandgt;, or "Records of Garden Making," was written nearly one thousand years ago. It is the oldest existing text on Japanese gardeningand#8212;or any kind of gardeningand#8212;in the world. In this edition of the andlt;iandgt;Sakuteikiandlt;/iandgt; the authors provide an English-language translation of this classic work and an introduction to the cultural and historical context that led to the development of Japanese gardening. Central to this explanation is an understanding of the sacred importance of stones in Japanese culture and Japanese garden design.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Written by a Japanese court noble during the Heian period (794-1184), the andlt;iandgt;Sakuteikiandlt;/iandgt; includes both technical advice on gardeningand#8212;much of which is still followed in today's Japanese gardensand#8212;and an examination of the four central threads of allegorical meaning, which were integral features of Heian-era garden design. For those seeking inspiration to build a rock garden or just better understand the Japanese stone garden, the andlt;iandgt;Sakuteikiandlt;/iandgt; is an enduring classic.
Synopsis
The andlt;iandgt;Sakuteikiandlt;/iandgt;, or "Records of Garden Making," was written nearly one thousand years ago. It is the oldest existing text on Japanese gardening-or any kind of gardeningand#8212in the world. In this edition of the andlt;iandgt;Sakuteikiandlt;/iandgt; the authors provide both an English-language translation of this classic work and an introduction to the cultural and historical context that led to the development of Japanese gardening.
Synopsis
Learn the art of Japanese gardening with this classic, fascinating text.
The Sakuteiki, or "Records of Garden Making," was written nearly one thousand years ago. It is the oldest existing text on Japanese gardening--or any kind of gardening--in the world. In this edition of the Sakuteiki the authors provide an English-language translation of this classic work and an introduction to the cultural and historical context that led to the development of Japanese gardening. Central to this explanation is an understanding of the sacred importance of stones in Japanese culture and Japanese garden design.
Written by a Japanese court noble during the Heian period (794-1184), the Sakuteiki includes both technical advice on gardening--much of which is still followed in today's Japanese gardens--and an examination of the four central threads of allegorical meaning, which were integral features of Heian-era garden design. For those seeking inspiration to build a rock garden or just better understand the Japanese stone garden, the Sakuteiki is an enduring classic.
Synopsis
The Sakuteiki, or Records of Garden Making, was written nearly one thousand years ago. It is the oldest existing text on Japanese gardening-or any kind of gardening-in the world. In this edition of the Sakuteiki the authors provide both an English-language translation of this classic work and an introduction to the cultural and historical context that led to the development of Japanese gardening.
Synopsis
Written nearly one thousand years ago, this is the oldest existing text on Japanese gardening
Synopsis
The Sakuteiki, or "Records of Garden Making," was written nearly one thousand years ago. It is the oldest existing text on Japanese gardening-or any kind of gardening—in the world. In this edition of the Sakuteiki the authors provide both an English-language translation of this classic work and an introduction to the cultural and historical context that led to the development of Japanese gardening.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Jiro Takeiandlt;/bandgt;, professor emeritus of the Kyoto College of Art, taught a course on the andlt;iandgt;Sakuteikiandlt;/iandgt; for many years. He has worked as the Chairman of the Japanese Garden Academic Society, regional chief of the Gardening Academic Society and chief researcher of the Research Center for Japanese Garden Art.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Marc P. Keaneandlt;/bandgt;, a licensed landscape architect and garden designer, went to Japan in 1985 and since then has been creating and building gardens for companies, temples and private residences. Mr. Keane is also the author of andlt;iandgt;Japanese Garden Designandlt;iandgt;.