Detailed Explanation of Chinese Gardens: Color Illustrations Edition

Author: She Zhichao
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Why do gardens hold an important position in Chinese culture? Why should gardens be protected as cultural heritage? Gardens are not ordinary residential buildings, nor are they imperial palaces or pavilions. Though small, they are not simple. They include both tangible crafts such as architecture, rockery, water management, and plants, as well as spiritual and artistic cultures like painting, sculpture, calligraphy, and poetry. Garden art is three-dimensional; viewers cannot observe it from the sidelines but must immerse themselves in it. As we follow the small paths in the garden, climb mountains and cross waters, or wander through courtyards, winding corridors, pavilions, studios, and secluded groves, we can appreciate its beauty and feel the various intangible interests and artistic connotations. This book is part of the "Exploring Chinese Culture" series. The editor applies the "exploring" philosophy, combining writing style, illustrations, and design to comprehensively and deeply analyze Chinese gardens from multiple perspectives—historical background, structural layout, cultural connotations, and distinctive scenic spots. This approach presents the external beauty and internal spiritual essence of Chinese gardens in a three-dimensional manner, allowing readers to enhance their reading efficiency while gaining more aesthetic enjoyment, imaginative space, and cultural enlightenment. Through the integration of writing style, illustrations, and design, this book comprehensively and deeply analyzes Chinese gardens from perspectives such as historical background, structural layout, cultural connotations, and distinctive scenic spots.