TY - SER
KW - Gardens
KW - Gardens, Japanese
KW - Symbolic aspects
KW - North America
AU - Seiko Goto
AU - Takahiro Naka
AB - 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, both academic experts in Japanese garden history and design, explore: The themes and usage of the Japanese garden Common garden types such as tea and Zen gardens Key maintenance techniques and issues. Featuring beautiful, full-colour images and a glossary of essential Japanese terms, this book will dramatically transform your understanding of the Japanese garden as a cultural treasure
CN - SB458 .G684 2016
CY - London ; New York
DA - 01/1970
DP - Library of Congress ISBN
N2 - 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, both academic experts in Japanese garden history and design, explore: The themes and usage of the Japanese garden Common garden types such as tea and Zen gardens Key maintenance techniques and issues. Featuring beautiful, full-colour images and a glossary of essential Japanese terms, this book will dramatically transform your understanding of the Japanese garden as a cultural treasure
PB - Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
PP - London ; New York
PY - 2016
SN - 978-0-415-82118-6
SP - 193
ST - Japanese gardens
TI - Japanese gardens: symbolism and design
ER -