The Great Gardens of China: History, Concepts, Techniques

The Great Gardens of China: History, Concepts, Techniques

The gardenâ€”a place for refined pleasure and spiritual relaxationâ€”has its roots in ancient China. Western travelers from Marco Polo onward marveled at the intricacy, the elaborate buildings, the subtle design, and the assured use of plants, water, and natural materials in Chinese landscapes. The Great Gardens of China shows, through stunning original photography and cogent text, both the visual splendors of Chinaâ€™s finest gardens and explains their ideas and techniques in accessible terms. Now every gardener, architect, or designer can understand Chinaâ€™s garden heritage and be inspired to use it to dramatic effect.

Beginning with an introduction to Chinese beliefs and the historical development of garden design, this book discusses the basic aesthetics and landscaping elementsâ€”architecture, rock stacking, waterscapes, plants, borders, and scenic routesâ€”used in Chinese garden design. The author, an expert in the history and theory of Chinese and international gardens, also describes specific gardens, from famed world cultural heritage sites like the Summer Palace in Beijing and the gardens of Suzhouâ€”Lion Grove, Humble Administratorâ€™s, Lingering, and Master-of-Nets Gardensâ€”to the lesser known. The Great Gardens of China serves as a compendiumâ€”in text and illustrationâ€”of all facets of the Chinese garden.

This book allows a total immersion in the enticing art of Chinese classical gardens . . . The book has helped me greatly to understand how Chinese gardens work and how to borrow from them for our own gardens in the West. I believe that Chinese gardens will strongly influence global garden design once their unique versatility is properly understood.
â€”Janet Wheatcroft
Craigieburn Garden & Nursery, Scotland
Country USA
Brand The Monacelli Press
Manufacturer The Monacelli Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 33298
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2010-09-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781580933032

Country	USA
Brand	The Monacelli Press
Manufacturer	The Monacelli Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	33298
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2010-09-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781580933032

The Great Gardens of China: History, Concepts, Techniques

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