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OverviewChinese gardens distinguish themselves from other gardens in the world by successfully integrating architecture, painting, calligraphy, and literature with garden design. Each classical Chinese garden has its own unique style. This book explores the design and characteristics of some of the most famous classical gardens in China through a wealth of photographs and matching verses. Text in English and Chinese. AUTHOR: Chen Congzhou (1918-2000), Professor of Architecture at Tongji University, Shanghai, was the leading Chinese garden historian of his generation, and also a practicing landscape architect involved in the restoration of historic gardens. He served as an advisor to I. M. Pei & Associates and was made an honorary member of the Japanese Garden Society. He is widely referenced and quoted by specialists on Chinese gardens, and is considered one of the most preeminent thinkers and scholars in this field. SELLING POINTS: . Explores the styles and characteristics of classical gardens throughout China . Essays are characterised by an urbane and graceful narrative style, lyric expression, and beautiful pictures . The English version is ably translated from the Chinese while preserving the original meaning 160 b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chen CongzhouPublisher: Tongji University Press Imprint: Tongji University Press Weight: 0.458kg ISBN: 9787560881706ISBN 10: 756088170 Pages: 152 Publication Date: 08 November 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsAn Interest in a Garden Grows with Daily Visits One Gazes Leisurely at the West Hill over Wine Miniaturized Heaven and Land Lie in Your Arms Water ang Stones in a Garden Stir Emotions Green Willlows Bring the Spring into Two Gardens A Small Garden with Pavilions Is of Lasting Interest A Deep Garden Stretches into Infinity Artificial Deep Valleys and Clear Streams Become Real Clear Moonlight Is Tangible Only in Yangzhou Elegance Arises from Principles Not Stereotypes AfterwordReviewsAuthor InformationChen Congzhou (1918-2000), Professor of Architecture at Tongji University, Shanghai, was the leading Chinese garden historian of his generation, and also a practicing landscape architect involved in the restoration of historic gardens. He served as an advisor to I. M. Pei & Associates and was made an honorary member of the Japanese Garden Society. He is widely referenced and quoted by specialists on Chinese gardens, and is considered one of the most preeminent thinkers and scholars in this field. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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