Japanese Gardens

<p>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. </p><p>Goto and Naka both academic experts in Japanese garden history and design explore: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>The themes and usage of the Japanese garden </li> <p> </p> <li>Common garden types such as tea and Zen gardens</li> <p> </p> <li>Key maintenance techniques and issues. </li> </ul><p>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.</p>