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Infinite spaces : the art and wisdom of the Japanese garden / edited by Joe Earle ; introduction by Julie Moir Messervy ; photographs by Sadao Hibi ; based on the Sakuteiki by Tachibana no Toshitsuna.
Fine Arts Library - Reserve SB458 .I5 2000
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hibi, Sadao, 1947-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Gardens, Japanese--Japan.
- Gardens, Japanese.
- Landscape gardening--Japan.
- Landscape gardening.
- Gardens, Japanese--Japan--Pictorial works.
- Landscape gardening--Japan--Pictorial works.
- Japan.
- Genre:
- Pictorial works.
- Illustrated works.
- Physical Description:
- 125 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Boston : Tuttle Pub., 2000.
- Summary:
- Japanese gardens have long been revered for their impeccable design, detail and composition, properties which elevate them from being mere gardens to peaceful havens of serenity and sacredness. Now the ancient Japanese Sakuteiki ("Notes on Garden Design") -- the quintessential volume on Japanese garden design -- is available for English-speaking readers, alongside gorgeous color photographs of Japan's most famous gardens. Infinite Spaces also includes practical advice and philosophical insights on building and maintaining water features such as miniature ponds and waterways, placing stones for excluding evil spirits and inviting the protection of benevolent deities, and much more. Today's gardeners can gather knowledge, specific design techniques, and inspiration to create magnificent garden sanctuaries in their own backyards.
- ISBN:
- 0804832595 :
- OCLC:
- 45079386
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