Gardens and Temples Annotation

Author: (Ming) Ji Cheng original text
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Publication Date: 1988-05-01
Features: This book holds an extremely high status in the history of ancient Chinese garden design. It is divided into three volumes: Volume one is divided into four chapters: Site Selection, Foundation Establishment, Buildings, and Furnishings; Volume two is entirely dedicated to Railings; Volume three is divided into six chapters: Doors and Windows, Walls, Paving, Mountain Construction, Stone Selection, and Borrowing Scenery. Among these, the chapters on Paving, Mountain Construction, Stone Selection, and Borrowing Scenery are considered the essence of Chinese garden art, accompanied by 235 illustrations. It systematically elaborates on the organic relationship between architectural culture and garden art, with clear arguments and logical reasoning. Beyond its valuable documentary worth, the book also possesses high scientific rigor, making it an extremely important reference for today's landscape designers.