| Description |
193 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm |
| 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 |
| 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." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
In English with references and notes in English and Japanese |
| Subject |
Gardens, Japanese.
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Gardens, Japanese -- North America.
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Gardens -- Symbolic aspects.
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| Author |
Naka, Takahiro, 1963-
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| LC no. |
2015006451 |
| ISBN |
9780415821186 (paperback;) (alk. paper) |
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0415821185 (paperback;) (alk. paper) |
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