Gardening fun

Author: Zhou Suning
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The history of Chinese classical gardens is long-standing. From the 11th century BC to the late 19th century, over a span of more than 3,000 years, they have continuously improved themselves, forming a unique garden system that ranks alongside the Western and European systems as one of the three major global landscaping systems. Based on historical records and enriched with fascinating anecdotes and stories, this book introduces the history of global landscaping, the history of Chinese landscaping, classical Chinese garden literature and masters since ancient times, the relationship between famous Chinese scholars-officials and gardens, the fundamental elements of Chinese landscaping, the artistic conception pursued by Chinese landscapists, renowned imperial gardens and private gardens in China, and the influence of Chinese gardens on global landscaping art. After reading this book, when visiting gardens, readers will naturally have profound insights and critiques to offer.