Gardens and Stones

Author: Ding Wenfu
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Ancient Chinese gardens are a comprehensive art composed of architecture, landscapes, flowers, and trees. The surviving ancient gardens (parks) in China are cherished for their charm and tranquility because they embody the diverse beauty of nature while also showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of human art, achieving a high level of unity between artistic beauty. Though not paintings, they possess painterly scenes; though not poems, they carry poetic charm.
This book includes:
Imperial Gardens;
Overview of Appreciating Stones;
Illustrations;
Xiyuan (Western Garden);
Forbidden City;
Summer Palace;
Zhongshan Park;
Imperial Garden Stones: Pedestals;
Imperial Garden Stones: Evolution;
Painting Representation of Stones;
"Stone as Cloud Root";
Chronological Table of Chinese Dynasties;
Schematic Diagram of Ancient Gardens in China.