Seiko Goto, Takahiro Naka

Japanese Gardens (eBook, PDF)

Symbolism and Design

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Oktober 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317411642
• Artikelnr.: 43980458

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. Themes 2. Landform 3. Garden Elements 4. Garden Maintenance
5. Symbolism of the Japanese Garden Explained in Historic Garden Manuals 6.
Symbolism of the Japanese Garden in North America 7. Symbolism of the
Japanese Garden: a Conclusion Appendix 1. Twenty Outstanding Japanese
Gardens, Selected by the Authors Appendix 2. Word List Appendix 3. Main
Garden Addresses Appendix 4. Bibliography Appendix 5. Credits