**Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award**The Art of the Japanese Garden is the only historical overview of Japanese gardens that covers Japanese gardening culture in one beautiful book.Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits; and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds; streams; waterfalls; rock compositions and a variety of vegetation. The Art of the Japanese Garden traces the development and blending of these two traditions; as well as the inclusion of new features as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil.300 full-color Japanese garden illustrations and photographs highlight notable gardens in Japan; including graveled courtyards; early aristocratic gardens; esoteric and paradise gardens; Zen gardens; warrior gardens; tea gardens and stroll gardens. Also included are sections on modern trends and Japanese gardens in other countries.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Greatest GiftBy Karen JordanI bought this book as a gift for my nephew who worked at the Central Park Zoo last Summer. He actually recognized some of the animals whom he had met; there are photographs of them in this book. The book also is filled with interesting information about the zoo. It is one of my nephews favorite gifts. I highly recommend it0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy KristenThanks
