Of Arcs and Circles
Insights from Japan on Gardens, Nature, and Art
By Marc Peter Keane | Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
About the book
From his vantage point as a garden designer and writer based in Kyoto, Marc Peter Keane examines the world around him and delivers astonishing insights through an array of narratives. How the names of gardens reveal their essential meaning. A new definition of what art is. What trees are really made of. The true meaning of the enigmatic torii gate found at Shinto shrines. Why we give flowers as gifts. The essential, underlying unity of the world.
Editions of Of Arcs and Circles
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781611720723
- EBook
- ISBN 9781611729542
Read an Excerpt
From his vantage point as a garden designer and writer based in Kyoto, Marc Peter Keane examines the world around him and delivers astonishing insights through an array of narratives. How the names of gardens reveal their essential meaning. A new definition of what art is. What trees are really made of. The true meaning of the enigmatic torii gate found at Shinto shrines. Why we give flowers as gifts. The essential, underlying unity of the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Of Arcs and Circles about?
From his vantage point as a garden designer and writer based in Kyoto, Marc Peter Keane examines the world around him and delivers astonishing insights through an array of narratives. How the names of gardens reveal their essential meaning. A new definition of what art is. What trees are really made of. The true meaning of the enigmatic torii gate found at Shinto shrines. Why we give flowers as gifts. The essential, underlying unity of the world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Of Arcs and Circles?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest
Where can I read a sample of Of Arcs and Circles?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781611720723
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Of Arcs and Circles?
Marc Peter Keane
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Of Arcs and Circles is available as paperback(ISBN 9781611720723) and ebook(ISBN 9781611729542)
Where can I buy Of Arcs and Circles online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Of Arcs and Circles from below
Where can I buy Of Arcs and Circles?