ZEN GARDENING - Hardcover

Harte, Sunniva

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1862051526 ISBN 13: 9781862051522

Publisher: Pavilion, 1999

Synopsis

Zen gardens are from contemplation, relfecting the beauty of nature and the aesthetic sense of the gardener. This book simplifies the principles of this art and reveals the meaning of the different elements.'

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Review:

Classical Zen gardens were designed by Japanese monks and are now revered as national monuments. Gardens that have been designed according to the principles of Feng Shui are places where contemplation and tranquility are possible so providing a haven from the stresses of modern day living. This book aims to show how Zen gardening can put us back in touch with the elements and restore a vital natural equilibrium to our environment.

Sunniva Harte carefully puts the art of Zen gardening into context by explaining the intellectual and emotional starting points from which it originated and showing how the Japanese view of nature differs from Western thinking. We are shown how key elements such as water, plants, rocks and architecture have a symbolic as well as aesthetic value reminding mankind of his place in the natural order of the universe. Overall this is a well put-together, chunky, handsome hardback with some great hints and tips about creating peace in our busy world. Nicola Hollins

About the Author:

Sunniva Harte is a talented garden writer and photographer, and author of The Perfect Country Garden (Conran Octopus). Her very first article, for Gardens Illustrated, won an award from the Garden Writers' Guild. She lives in East Sussex.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pavilion
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1862051526
• ISBN 13: 9781862051522
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160