The Lure of the Japanese Garden

The Lure of the Japanese Garden
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Publisher : Wakefield Press
Total Pages : 236
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ISBN-10 : 1862545618
ISBN-13 : 9781862545618
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Book Synopsis The Lure of the Japanese Garden by : Alison Main

Download or read book The Lure of the Japanese Garden written by Alison Main and published by Wakefield Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a personal introduction to over 100 gardens throughout Japan, with notes on history, access and a glossary of terms. It is a general introduction to garden culture, from its historical background to its spiritual and design bases, and so offers an entry to further appreciation while also acting as an introduction to wider Japanese culture. A large number and variety of gardens are covered in this book, with a broad geographical range stretching throughout the whole of Japan. Hundreds of photographs show the gardens as they appear to ordinary travellers.


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