Unlimited space

Author: (English) Joe Earl
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Publish Date: 2000-07-01
Features: This book showcases various styles of Japanese garden masterpieces, from rustic stone gardens to lush green landscapes, all embodying the ever-changing unique beauty of Japanese gardens, one of the world's most renowned ancient gardens. The exquisite photographs taken by Nobuo Hibi capture these diverse Japanese garden masterpieces, ranging from primitive stone gardens to vibrant green courtyards, all reflecting the multifaceted charm of Japanese gardens. However, compared to the purely visual pleasure of the images, the language of this book is even more refined, all selected from "Kakuteiiki" (Notes on Garden Design), a work written by Tachibanano Toshitsuna, a 11th-century Japanese minister and poet. "Kakuteiiki" is a crystallization of traditional gardening wisdom in East Asia. It is a precious treasure that not only provides practical garden design methods for contemporary gardeners but also offers profound philosophical insights, including how to construct and maintain water features, how to arrange stones in a harmonious manner, and how to design gardens thoughtfully. If you are interested in the basic principles of Japanese gardens, then "Infinite Space" can both satisfy your visual appreciation and enrich your bookshelf.