Lure Of The Japanese Garden

Lure Of The Japanese Garden
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 236
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ISBN-10 : 0393730913
ISBN-13 : 9780393730913
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Book Synopsis Lure Of The Japanese Garden by : Alison Main

Download or read book Lure Of The Japanese Garden written by Alison Main and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2002-06-04 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a delightful journey through the gardens of Japan, their art, culture, and history. This beautifully designed book is a guide to gardens in Japan and a revelation of their historical and cultural contexts. Offering a tour of over 120 gardens spanning east, west, north, and south in Japan, the authors provide a brief description, beautiful photographs, and directions for easy reference, interwoven with notes on personal experiences and travel in different seasons. A glossary of terms and a chronological summary of the gardens in different historical periods are included. A perfect reference for visitors to Japan as well as armchair travelers, this book is the first to show such a wide geographical spread of gardens throughout Japan, and will be beloved by all garden lovers and anyone captivated by this unique element of Japanese culture. 120 color photographs and illustrations. - Publisher.


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