Overview
Presenting a discussion of the Japanese garden, this book examines its origins and history; the different types that evolved over time; the development of the modern garden; and the materials that go into their creation. It also looks at the author's favourite gardens, both modern and ancient. This eye-catching book presents Japan's finest gardens as interpreted by leading photographers and Teiji Itoh, preeminent spokesman for Japan's magnificent garden tradition. Beginning with early agricultural and religious practices, Professor Itoh describes how
Full Product Details
Author: Teiji Ito
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc
Imprint: Kodansha International Ltd
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 2.40cm
, Height: 2.90cm
, Length: 30.30cm
Weight: 1.474kg
ISBN: 9784770023216
ISBN 10: 4770023219
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 01 September 1998
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden.... -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer. -American Horticulturist
It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden.... -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society<br> Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer. -American Horticulturist<br>
It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden.... --John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer. --American Horticulturist It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden.... -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer. -American Horticulturist It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden.... -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer. -American Horticulturist It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden.... -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer. -American Horticulturist
It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden.... --John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer. --American Horticulturist It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden.... -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer. -American Horticulturist It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden.... -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer. -American Horticulturist It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden.... -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer. -American Horticulturist
""It is beautifully illustrated with many lavish, full color spreads.... The text covers all aspects of the Japanese garden...."" -John Talbot, Shakkei: The Quarterly Journal of The Japanese Garden Society ""Not only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but also...some of the best gardens Japan has to offer."" -American Horticulturist
Author Information
TEIJI ITOH is former president of Kogakuin University in Tokyo and has written extensively on Japanese gardens and architecture. His other books available in English include The Elegant Japanese House, Imperial Gardens of Japan, Space and Illusion in the Japanese Garden, and Traditional Japanese Houses.
