Japanese Garden Design
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The creation of a Japanese garden combines respect for nature with adherence to simple principles of aesthetics and structure. In Japanese Garden Design, landscape architect Marc Peter Keane presents the history and development of the classical metaphors that underlie all Japanese gardens.Keane describes the influences of Confucian, Shinto and Buddhist principles that have linked poetry and philosophy to the tangible metaphor of the garden. Detailed explanations of basic design concepts identify and interpret the symbolism of various garden forms and demonstrate these principles in use today. Library Journal A landscape architect and garden designer working in Japan, Keane here offers a history of the Japanese garden over 20 centuries, showing how society, politics, religion, art, and the tea ceremony have contributed to the structure and elements of these beautiful retreats. He also includes chapters on design principles and techniques, explaining, for instance, how individual aspects such as rock, sand, plants, and bridges embody the symbolism of the gardens. This comprehensive book includes not only excellent full-color photography but detailed plans of the various types of gardens. An extensive glossary, a bibliography of books in English and Japanese, and numerous maps are also offered. The text concludes with a timetable mapping the evolution of the garden alongside events in Japanese culture and world history. Recommended for public and academic libraries.Phillip Oliver, Univ. of North Alabama Lib., Florence
AcknowledgmentsForewordIntroductionGodspirit in Nature: Prehistoric Origins3Poetry in Paradise: Gardens of the Heian Aristocrats19The Art of Emptiness: The Gardens of Zen Buddhism45Spiritual Passage: The Tea Garden67Private Niches: Tsubo Gardens83A Collector's Park: Edo Stroll Gardens97Design Principles117Design Techniques129Design Elements145Looking Forward159Notes162Timeline168Plants Mentioned in the Text170Glossary172Bibliography180Index182
