Japanese Gardens

Symbolism and Design

By Seiko Goto, Takahiro Naka | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

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.

Editions of Japanese Gardens

EBook
ISBN 9781317411635
PDF
ISBN 9781317411642

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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.

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What is Japanese Gardens about?

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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Japanese Gardens?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Gardening > Gardens (descriptions, history etc)

Where can I read a sample of Japanese Gardens?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317411635

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Japanese Gardens?

Seiko Goto, Takahiro Naka

Who is the Publisher of the book Japanese Gardens?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Japanese Gardens is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317411635) and pdf(ISBN 9781317411642)