The Japanese Garden

An in-depth exploration spanning 800 years of the art, essence, and enduring impact of the Japanese garden.The most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden published to date, this book covers more than eight centuries of the history of this important genre. Author and garden designer Sophie Walker brings fresh insight to this subject, exploring the Japanese garden in detail through a series of essays and with 100 featured gardens, ranging from ancient Shinto shrines to imperial gardens and contemporary Zen designs. Leading artists, architects, and other cultural practitioners offer personal perspectives in newly commissioned essays.

ISBN:	9780714874777
Publisher:	Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint:	Phaidon Press Limited
Published date:	30 Oct 2017
DEWEY:	712.20952
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Sales rank:	6314
Number of pages:	303
Weight:	1402g
Height:	213mm
Width:	276mm
Spine width:	38mm

Write a review

Your Name:

Your Review: Note: HTML is not translated!

Rating: Bad           Good

Enter the code in the box below: