The Art of the Japanese Garden

by Young, Michiko; Young, David; Simmons, Ben; Keystone; Yew, Tan Hong

• ISBN13: 9784805311257
• ISBN10: 4805311258
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-10
• Publisher: Tuttle Pub

Summary

Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions, and a variety of vegetation. The Art of the Japanese Garden traces the development and blending of these two traditions, as well as the inclusion of new features, such as stone lanterns, as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil. The book features a number of the most notable gardens in Japan, including graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens and stroll gardens. Also included are sections on modern trends and Japanese gardens in other countries.

Author Biography

David Young taught anthropology at the University of Alberta in Canada before retiring. Together with his wife, he has conducted research on Japanese aesthetics for many years. A keen photographer, he took most of the photographs for this book.

Michiko Young was born in China and raised in Japan. She conducts culture tours to Japan for those who wish to get off the beaten track. David and Michiko live in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. They co-authored Introduction to Japanese Architecture.

Table of Contents

The Art of Japanese Gardens: Development of Japanese Gardens

Basic Elements and Principles:

Rocks, Sand and Gravel

Walls, Fences and Paths

Ponds, Waterfalls and Bridges

Decorative Artifacts

Islands, Hills and Pavilions

Flora and Fauna

The Four Seasons

Behind the Scenes

Japan's Traditional Gardens:

Early Graveled Courtyards (Ise Jinju, Horyuji Temple)

Shinden Style Complexes (Daikakuji Temple, Ninnaji Temple, Heian Shrine)

Esoteric and Paradise Gardens (Sanzenin Temple, Byodoin Temple, Joruriji Temple)

Zen Temple Gardens (Tenryuji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Daitokuji Temple)

Warrior Gardens (Nishi Honganji Temple, Nijo Castle)

Tea Roji (Kotoin Temple, Urakuen); Edo Period Gardens (Katsura Rikyu, Shugakuin and Sento Gosho, Suizenji Koen, Ritsurin Koen, Kenrokuen, Okayama Korakuen, Tokyo Stroll Gardens)

Modern Gardens:Meiji Gardens: (Sankeien and Murinan)

Showa Gardens: (Tofukuji and Adachi Museum)

Japanese Gardens Outside Japan

Modern Residential Gardens

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