Japanese Gardens

Name: Japanese Gardens
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780415821186
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Symbolism and Design

By Seiko Goto and Takahiro Naka

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Japanese Gardens delves into the profound spirituality and symbolism that define Japanese garden design. Authored by experts Seiko Goto and Takahiro Naka, it offers a comprehensive exploration of garden creation, grounded in historical and philosophical perspectives. Readers will discover the significance of various garden themes, detailed insights into common types like tea and Zen gardens, and essential maintenance techniques.

Enhanced by vibrant full-colour images and a helpful glossary of Japanese terms, this work enriches understanding of Japanese gardens as cherished cultural treasures.
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Ideal for enthusiasts of gardening, Japanese culture, and design professionals seeking an in-depth scholarly guide on Japanese garden aesthetics and upkeep.

This book takes a thorough look at the process of designing a Japanese garden, placing it in a historical and philosophical context.

Description

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. Japanese Gardens 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415821186

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 10 Line drawings, black and white; 74 Halftones, color; 77 Halftones, black and white; 8 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 458g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Home & Garden Non-Fiction Science & Nature Seiko Goto Takahiro Naka

About the Author

Seiko Goto is a Professor at the School of Environmental Science, Nagasaki University, Japan, where her teaching covers Japanese gardens. She has also published extensively on the subject. Takahiro Naka is a Professor at Kyoto University of Art and Design, Japan, Department of Landscape Architecture and has published books on Kyoto gardens, as well as articles on Japanese garden design and history.