Creating Japanese Gardens

Cave, Philip

ISBN 10: 1854104233 / ISBN 13: 9781854104236

Published by Aurum Press, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating Japanese Gardens
• Publisher: Aurum Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854104233
• ISBN 13: 9781854104236
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 28 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Gardening

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Synopsis

Creating Japanese Gardens brings this great tradition within the scope of any modern gardener through an examination of its philosophy and the meaning of its essential features, providing the knowledge and techniques for Westerners to understand and design a Japanese-style garden in the true spirit of the art.

From the Author

Philosophy, theory and practical guide to Japanese Gardening
For the Japanese, the garden is a microcosm of the world full of abstract symbols. Their fascinating garden tradition has its origins in ancient philosophy and religion, and is the perfect expression of the Oriental Affinity with nature.

Creating Japanese Gardens brings this great tradition within the scope of any modern gardener through an examination of its philosophy and the meaning of its essential features, providing the knowledge and techniques for Westerners to understand and design a Japanese style garden in the true spirit of the art.