Jiangnan Garden Records (Second Edition)

Author: Editorial Committee of "Comprehensive Chronicle of Urban Planning and Design in China"
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Publishing Date: 1984-10-01
Features: This book consists of two parts: text and illustrations. The text section is divided into five chapters: Landscape Design, Artificial Mountains, Historical Evolution, Current Status, and Miscellaneous Notes. It begins with a general discussion on the principles of traditional Chinese landscape design and art, then focuses on introducing the structural characteristics, historical evolution, rise and fall, and the general status of famous gardens in the Jiangnan region, including Suzhou, Yangzhou, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Jiaxing (up to 1937). The text also includes critiques and discussions, reflecting the authors' thoughts, emotions, and artistic views at the time. The references cited in the text are rich in historical records, unofficial histories, personal notes, and professional discussions related to Chinese gardens. The illustration section includes over 340 frames of engravings, paintings, photographs, and floor plans.