Comparison of Classical Gardens in China and Japan (Tianjin University "Project 211" Series)

Author: Liu Tingfeng
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This article conducts an in-depth exploration from a comparative perspective on six aspects of classical gardens in China and Japan—environment, type, history, philosophy, techniques, and tourism—to summarize the similarities and differences between the two countries' classical gardens. It proposes concepts such as the mountain and water types of garden environments, the continental and island types, the literati and martial monk types of garden styles, the gradual and abrupt changes in garden history, the heavenly and human, Confucian and Buddhist, benevolent and wise philosophies in garden design, as well as the rock arrangement and architectural types, central axis and radial types of garden techniques, and the quiet contemplation and leisure residence, circular wandering, and boat-based tourism styles of garden visits. These are the relative concepts of classical gardens in China and Japan. This book is a significant work in comparative garden studies and holds strong guiding significance for garden research and innovative thinking.