Mansfield, Stephen
Japanese Stone Gardens
- ISBN 13:
- 9784805314272
- author:
- Mansfield, Stephen
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 20.3 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Landscape,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the art and meaning behind Japanese stone gardens in this comprehensive guide. From their origins in animistic rituals to their contemporary uses, this book reveals the hidden order of these meditative gardens.
Featuring 15 gardens, including famous temple gardens and lesser-known sites, Japanese Stone Gardens explores the history, principles, and design of these tranquil settings. With insightful text and abundant imagery, this book will heighten your appreciation of these art forms, recognized around the globe for their restorative power.
Step into the serene world of Japanese stone gardens and experience the benefits of these beautiful spaces, where visitors can shed the burdens of modern existence and find solitude and repose.