Japanese Gardens: Symbolism and Design, 1st Edition – FULL INSTANT DOWNLOAD | PDF DOCX EPUB

Ebook Name: Japanese Gardens: Symbolism and Design
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN-13: 9780415821186
ISBN-10: 0415821185
Addition ISBN: 9780820463506, 9781315685267, 9781138428669, 9781317411628, 9781317411642, 1317411633, 9781317411635
Author(s): Seiko Goto; Takahiro Naka, Publisher: Routledge, Copyright: 2016

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.