Secret teachings in the art of Japanese gardens : design principles, aesthetic values / David A. Slawson.

Main entry:

Slawson, David A., 1941- author.

Title & Author:

Secret teachings in the art of Japanese gardens : design principles, aesthetic values / David A. Slawson.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

Tokyo ; New York : Kodansha International, [1987].
New York, N.Y. : Distributed in the U.S. by Kodansha International/USA, through Harper & Row
copyright © 1987

Description:

220 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-216) and index.
The art of the Japanese garden -- Translation : Illustrations for designing mountain, water, and hillside field landscapes / by Zōen.

Summary:

Explains the fundamental principles of this tradition and describes how those principles may be applied to a much wider range of environments than exists in Japan. Includes three primary aesthetic considerations: scenic effects, sensory effects, and cultural effects.

ISBN:

0870117998 (Kodansha International/USA)
9780870117992 (Kodansha International/USA)
4770012993
9784770012999
4770015410
9784770015419

Subject:

Gardens, Japanese.
Jardins japonais.
ontwerp
design
milieu
environment
tuinen
gardens
japan
landschap
landscape
landschapsarchitectuur
landscape architecture
mens
man
perceptie
perception
plantmateriaal
planting stock
psychologie
psychology
taxatie
valuation
landschapsbouw
landscaping
invloeden
influences
Landscape Architecture (General)
Landschapsarchitectuur (algemeen)

Added entries:

Zōen, active 1204-1213. Sensui narabini yakeizu. English.
Japanese gardens.

Japanese gardens : design principles, aesthetic values

Holdings:

Location: Library main 31055
Call No.: ID:88-B2977
Status: Available

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