Screen LibraryJapanese gardens : symbolism and design /
"The unique beauty of the Japanese garden stems from its spirituality and rich symbolism, yet most discussions on this kind of garden rarely provide more than a superficial overview. This book takes a thorough look at the process of designing a Japanese garden, placing it in a historical and ph...
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,
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| Publisher Address: | London ; New York : |
| Publication Dates: | 2016. |
| Literature type: | Book |
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English Japanese |
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| Summary: |
"The unique beauty of the Japanese garden stems from its spirituality and rich symbolism, yet most discussions on this kind of garden rarely provide more than a superficial overview. This book takes a thorough look at the process of designing a Japanese garden, placing it in a historical and philosophical context. Goto and Naka are both academic experts in Japanese garden history and design." |
| Carrier Form: | 193 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references(pages 174-183) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780415821186 (paperback) : 0415821185 (paperback) 9781138428669 (hardback) |
| Index Number: | SB458 |
| CLC: | TU986.631.3 |
| Call Number: | TU986.631.3/G684 |
| Contents: | Introduction -- Themes -- Landform -- Garden elements -- Garden maintenance -- Symbolism of the Japanese garden explained in historic garden manuals -- Symbolism of the Japanese garden in North America -- Symbolism of the Japanese garden : a conclusion -- Outstanding Japanese gardens, selected by the authors -- Word list -- Main garden addresses appendix. |