Author : Marc Treib
Release : 2019
Genre : Gardens
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 677/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by : Marc Treib
Download or read book A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto written by Marc Treib. This book was released on 2019. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the introductory essays are individual entries for more than 50 temple and palace gardens. The text is augmented by an excellent selection of photographs, historical prints, maps, and color plates.