Japanese Gardens Av Seiko (Rutgers University New Brunswick New Jersey Usa) Goto, Takahiro (Department Of Historical Heritage Of Kyoto Zokei Universit

<P>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. </P><P>Goto and Naka, both academic experts in Japanese garden history and design, explore: </P><UL><P><LI>The themes and usage of the Japanese garden </LI><P></P><P><LI>Common garden types such as tea and Zen gardens</LI><P></P><P><LI>Key maintenance techniques and issues. </LI><P></P></UL><P>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.</P>