Author : Joseph C. Wang
Release : 1998
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis The Chinese Garden by : Joseph C. Wang
Download or read book The Chinese Garden written by Joseph C. Wang. This book was released on 1998. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether built for imperial use or for the enjoyment of a private scholar and his family, the garden is a centerpiece of classical Chinese culture. This book draws on a wide range of literary and artistic sources to present the fundamentals of Chinese garden design. Illustrated with photographs showing detailed views of sites in Suzhou and Yangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, it explains the aesthetic principles and practical concerns of the designer. The "reading" of a Chinese garden that it offers is enriched by a greater understanding of the literary and artistic conventions involved in the gardens construction.