Chinese Gardens - Travel Encyclopedia (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Han Xin
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Chinese gardens have long been renowned both at home and abroad. Unlike European "geometric gardens" or "formal gardens" characterized by "artificial beauty," Chinese gardens simulate Chinese landscape paintings, collecting natural elements and refining them artistically to make them more typical and idealized. They are an artistic representation of nature, often described as "achieving the serenity of mountains and waters without leaving the city walls, and enjoying the tranquility of forests and springs amidst the bustling city." Chinese Famous Gardens systematically introduces the long history and unique landscape design art of Chinese gardens. This book collects and details over seventy famous gardens in China, categorized for readers. Additionally, it is accompanied by numerous exquisite illustrations, immersing readers in the gardens.