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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.
The Art of the Japanese Garden is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening, landscape design, and Japanese art and culture. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Michiko Young | | Hardcover:
| 176 pages | | Publisher:
| Tuttle Publishing | | Publication Date:
| October 15, 2005 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0804835985 | | Product Length:
| 11.28 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.64 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.77 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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33 of 33 found the following review helpful:
Outstanding book on Japanese GardensFeb 22, 2006
By Anthony Thompson
I ordered this book somewhat "blind" without having seen it in a bookstore, etc. When it arrived, I must say that I was thrilled with the quality of the text, photos and other illustrations. The book thoroughly covers the basic history, principles and aesthetics of Japanese Gardens. Then it takes an in-depth look at some of the finest gardens of each type found in Japan. Highly recommended.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Good first Japanese Gardens bookJun 07, 2009
By Mark Sanctuary
"hometheraterman"
This is the best book for Japanese Gardens. It was the first one I added to my collection and I am glad I did. The pictures are amazing and the information is very complete.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great ideas.Dec 01, 2009
By Toni E. Krogh
"Icelady"
I've taken bits and pieces of the different ideas for gardens to incorporate into mine. Very peaceful to just look at and dream.
4 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Great Book!Jan 04, 2007
By Maria P. Zablah
"Pilie"
Great book, lots of pictures and ideas for creating amazingly beautiful oriental gardens.
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