The Inheritance Concept of Landscape Water Feature Design

Author: Zhu Junzhen
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The author compares landscape water feature design to a tree: its roots are rooted in traditional Chinese culture and ancient garden water management art; its source is the diverse and colorful natural water forms; its trunk is the variously expressive and varied water features, such as gushing, cascading, flowing, and static water features; its leaves are other garden landscapes centered around water, such as pavilions, bridges, plants and animals, embankments, and other features that collectively shape the garden image. Two unique historical and modern water garden examples are presented to readers as the flower of China's landscape water feature art; finally, some innovative design practices propose reflections and insights on the inheritance and preservation of traditional Chinese garden art characteristics.