Bibliograph

Japanese stone gardens, origins, meaning & form, Stephen Mansfield ; foreword by Donald Richie

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Label

Japanese stone gardens, origins, meaning & form, Stephen Mansfield ; foreword by Donald Richie

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 157) and index

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Japanese stone gardens

Oclc number

966961143

Responsibility statement

Stephen Mansfield ; foreword by Donald Richie

Sub title

origins, meaning & form

Summary

Japanese Stone Gardens provides a comprehensive introduction to the powerful mystique and dynamism of the Japanese stone garden--from their earliest use as props in animistic rituals, to their appropriation by Zen monks and priests to create settings conducive to contemplation and finally to their contemporary uses and meaning. With insightful text and abundant imagery, this book reveals the hidden order of stone gardens and in the process heightens the enthusiast's appreciation of them

Table Of Contents

Pt. 1 : Introduction to the Japanese stone garden -- The ancient world of Japanese gardens -- Gardens of the higher self -- Japanese garden aesthetics -- Japanese garden design elements -- Modern Japanese stone gardens -- Pt. 2 : Japan's exquisite stone gardens -- Visiting Japan's gardens -- Ryoan-ji -- Nanzen-ji -- Ryogen-in -- Funda-in -- Tofuku-ji -- Matsuo Taisha Shrine -- Shoden-ji -- Kishiwada Castle -- Raikyu-ji -- Adachi Museum -- Senshukaku Pavalion -- Joei-ji -- Chiran gardens -- Canadian Embassy -- Miyara Dunchi

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