Bibliograph

The art of the Japanese garden, David and Michiko Young ; photography by David and Michiko Young, Ben Simmons ; illustrations by Tan Hong Yew

Type

Label

The art of the Japanese garden, David and Michiko Young ; photography by David and Michiko Young, Ben Simmons ; illustrations by Tan Hong Yew

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 176)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The art of the Japanese garden

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

76966855

Responsibility statement

David and Michiko Young ; photography by David and Michiko Young, Ben Simmons ; illustrations by Tan Hong Yew

Summary

Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions, and a variety of vegetation

Table Of Contents

An ancient art form -- Basic elements and principles -- Japan's traditional gardens -- More recent gardens

Classification