Description
| Product ID: | 9780415821186 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Japanese Gardens |
| Subtitle: | Symbolism and Design |
| Authors: | Author: Seiko Goto, Takahiro Naka |
| Page Count: | 224 |
| Subjects: | The arts: general topics, The arts: general issues, History of art, Landscape architecture and design, Regional / International studies, Society and culture: general, The environment, Gardens (descriptions, history etc), History of art / art & design styles, Landscape art & architecture, Regional studies, Society & culture: general, The environment, Gardens (descriptions, history etc), Japan |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This book takes a thorough look at the process of designing a Japanese garden, placing it in a historical and philosophical context. 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:
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. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2015-10-22 |
