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The Art of the Japanese Garden

The Art of the Japanese Garden
By David Young, Michiko Young, Tan Hong Yew

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Winner of the 2006 American Horitcultural Society Book Award!
Gardening has reached new heights of sophistication, and this book profiles a number of the most notable gardens in Japan and beyond. The goal of a Japanese garden is to suggest a landscape, to depict famous natural scenes, or to evoke a particular artistic quality or atmosphere. Graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, Zen gardens, and several other elements all play key roles in these extravagant landscapes.
The Art of the Japanese Garden is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening, landscape design, and Japanese art and culture.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #224105 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-10-15
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 176 pages

Editorial Reviews

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"...a well-written and beautifully illustrated reference book intended for a broad audience." -- Landscape Architecture magazine, March 2006

2006 AHS Award Winner. "It illuminates a style of gardening that greatly influences American gardens, but is not widely understood." -- The American Gardener, March/April 2006

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"This book is so roundly written that it could, if necessary, serve as the only book one had to introduce and explain to Westerners the basic components of Japanese gardens."—The American GardenerWinner of The American Horticultural Society's 2006 Book Award


"A well-written and beautifully illustrated reference book intended for a broad audience. It is a great book for becoming acquainted with the topic of Japanese gardens"—Landscape Architecture

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Customer Reviews

Outstanding book on Japanese Gardens5
I ordered this book somewhat "blind" without having seen it in a bookstore, etc. When it arrived, I must say that I was thrilled with the quality of the text, photos and other illustrations. The book thoroughly covers the basic history, principles and aesthetics of Japanese Gardens. Then it takes an in-depth look at some of the finest gardens of each type found in Japan. Highly recommended.

Good first Japanese Gardens book5
This is the best book for Japanese Gardens. It was the first one I added to my collection and I am glad I did. The pictures are amazing and the information is very complete.

Great Book!5
Great book, lots of pictures and ideas for creating amazingly beautiful oriental gardens.