Japanese Gardens: Symbolism and Design

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Seiko Goto (Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA) Takahiro Naka (Department of Historical Heritage of Kyoto Zokei University)

Japanese Gardens

Symbolism and Design

Seiko Goto (Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA), Takahiro Naka (Department of Historical Heritage of Kyoto Zokei University)

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Routledge
22 November 2017

The Arts: General & Reference; Landscape art & architecture; Regional studies; The environment; Gardens (descriptions, history etc)

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.

By: Seiko Goto (Rutgers University New Brunswick New Jersey USA), Takahiro Naka (Department of Historical Heritage of Kyoto Zokei University)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138428669
ISBN 10: 1138428663
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 22 November 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Themes 2. Landform 3. Garden Elements 4. Garden Maintenance 5. Symbolism of the Japanese Garden Explained in Historic Garden Manuals 6. Symbolism of the Japanese Garden in North America 7. Symbolism of the Japanese Garden: a Conclusion Appendix 1. Twenty Outstanding Japanese Gardens, Selected by the Authors Appendix 2. Word List Appendix 3. Main Garden Addresses Appendix 4. Bibliography Appendix 5. Credits

Seiko Goto is a Professor at the School of Environmental Science, Nagasaki University, Japan, where her teaching covers Japanese gardens. She has also published extensively on the subject. Takahiro Naka is a Professor at Kyoto University of Art and Design, Japan, Department of Landscape Architecture and has published books on Kyoto gardens, as well as articles on Japanese garden design and history.