The Art of the Japanese Garden [Hardcover]

Michiko Young (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2005

Winner of the 2006 American Horitcultural Society Book Award!

Gardening has reached new heights of sophistication, and this book profiles a number of the most notable gardens in Japan and beyond. The goal of a Japanese garden is to suggest a landscape, to depict famous natural scenes, or to evoke a particular artistic quality or atmosphere. Graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, Zen gardens, and several other elements all play key roles in these extravagant landscapes.

The Art of the Japanese Garden is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening, landscape design, and Japanese art and culture.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is so roundly written that it could, if necessary, serve as the only book one had to introduce and explain to Westerners the basic components of Japanese gardens."—The American GardenerWinner of The American Horticultural Society's 2006 Book Award

"A well-written and beautifully illustrated reference book intended for a broad audience. It is a great book for becoming acquainted with the topic of Japanese gardens"—Landscape Architecture

About the Author

Michiko Young conducts culture tours to Japan for those who wish to get off the beaten track. She and her husband David Young live in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. They are the authors of Introduction to Japanese Architecture.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (October 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804835985
• ISBN-13: 978-0804835985
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #788,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book on Japanese Gardens, February 21, 2006

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I ordered this book somewhat "blind" without having seen it in a bookstore, etc. When it arrived, I must say that I was thrilled with the quality of the text, photos and other illustrations. The book thoroughly covers the basic history, principles and aesthetics of Japanese Gardens. Then it takes an in-depth look at some of the finest gardens of each type found in Japan. Highly recommended.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good first Japanese Gardens book, June 7, 2009

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Mark Sanctuary "hometheraterman" (California, United States) - See all my reviews
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This is the best book for Japanese Gardens. It was the first one I added to my collection and I am glad I did. The pictures are amazing and the information is very complete.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas., November 30, 2009

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Toni E. Krogh "Icelady" - See all my reviews
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I've taken bits and pieces of the different ideas for gardens to incorporate into mine. Very peaceful to just look at and dream.