Detailed Explanation of Chinese Gardens (Color Illustrations Edition)

Author: Idle Person
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Publish Date: 2006-03-26
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 villas. Though small, gardens are not simple. They include both tangible craftsmanship such as architecture, rockeries, water management, and plants, as well as intangible spiritual and cultural arts 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 winding paths of a garden, climb mountains, cross waters, or wander through courtyards, curved corridors, pavilions, studios, and secluded groves, we can truly appreciate its beauty and sense the various intangible interests and artistic connotations.
This book is part of the "Exploring Chinese Culture" series. The editor applies the "exploring" philosophy by integrating various elements such as 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 greater aesthetic enjoyment, imaginative space, and cultural enlightenment.
This book is part of the "Exploring Chinese Culture" series. The editor applies the "exploring" philosophy by integrating various elements such as 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 greater aesthetic enjoyment, imaginative space, and cultural enlightenment.