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Great Gardens of China : History, Concepts, Techniques by Fang Xiaofeng (2010, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherMonacelli Press, Incorporated

ISBN-101580933033

ISBN-139781580933032

eBay Product ID (ePID)80505305

Product Key Features

Book TitleGreat Gardens of China : History, concepts, Techniques

Number of Pages260 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicRegional / General, Techniques, Asia / China, Garden Design

Publication Year2010

IllustratorYes

GenreGardening, History

AuthorFang Xiaofeng

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight66.1 Oz

Item Length12.3 in

Item Width10.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-011152

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal779

Table Of ContentFOREWORD ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION The Chinese World View The Historical Development of Garden Design AESTHETICS AND LANDSCAPING The Aesthetic Schemata Landscaping Elements Architecture Rock Stacking Waterscapes Plants Borders Scenic Route HIGHLIGHTS OF CLASSICAL CHINESE GARDENS The Imperial Garden in the Forbidden City The Peace and Longevity Palace Garden in the Forbidden City Beihai Park The Summer Palace The Chengde Summer Resort The Humble Administrator's Garden The Master-of-Nets Garden The Lingering Garden The Surging Waves Pavilion The Lion Grove Garden The Geyuan Garden The Zhanyuan Garden The Jichang Garden The Yuyuan Garden The Keyuan Garden The Xiling Seal Engravers' Society TIMELINE FOR DYNASTIC CHINA

SynopsisThis comprehensive and lavishly illustrated treatment of Chinese garden design will appeal to those fascinated by Chinese history and culture as well as garden and landscape enthusiasts., The garden--a place for refined pleasure and spiritual relaxation--has its roots in ancient China. Western travelers from Marco Polo onward marveled at the intricacy, the elaborate buildings, the subtle design, and the assured use of plants, water, and natural materials in Chinese landscapes. The Great Gardens of China shows, through stunning original photography and cogent text, both the visual splendors of China's finest gardens and explains their ideas and techniques in accessible terms. Now every gardener, architect, or designer can understand China's garden heritage and be inspired to use it to dramatic effect. Beginning with an introduction to Chinese beliefs and the historical development of garden design, this book discusses the basic aesthetics and landscaping elements--architecture, rock stacking, waterscapes, plants, borders, and scenic routes--used in Chinese garden design. The author, an expert in the history and theory of Chinese and international gardens, also describes specific gardens, from famed world cultural heritage sites like the Summer Palace in Beijing and the gardens of Suzhou--Lion Grove, Humble Administrator's, Lingering, and Master-of-Nets Gardens--to the lesser known. The Great Gardens of China serves as a compendium--in text and illustration--of all facets of the Chinese garden. This book allows a total immersion in the enticing art of Chinese classical gardens . . . The book has helped me greatly to understand how Chinese gardens work and how to borrow from them for our own gardens in the West. I believe that Chinese gardens will strongly influence global garden design once their unique versatility is properly understood. --Janet Wheatcroft Craigieburn Garden & Nursery, Scotland

LC Classification NumberSB457.55.F36 2010