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Chinese gardens distinguish themselves from other gardens in the world by successfully integrating architecture, painting, calligraphy, and literature with garden design. Each classical Chinese garden has its own unique style. This book explores the design and characteristics of some of the most famous classical gardens in China through a wealth of photographs and matching verses.

Text in English and Chinese.



Table of Contents

An Interest in a Garden Grows with Daily Visits
One Gazes Leisurely at the West Hill over Wine
Miniaturized Heaven and Land Lie in Your Arms
Water ang Stones in a Garden Stir Emotions
Green Willlows Bring the Spring into Two Gardens
A Small Garden with Pavilions Is of Lasting Interest
A Deep Garden Stretches into Infinity
Artificial Deep Valleys and Clear Streams Become Real
Clear Moonlight Is Tangible Only in Yangzhou
Elegance Arises from Principles Not Stereotypes
Afterword

Famous Chinese Gardens (Centenary Edition)

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    Publisher: Tongji University Press
    Publication Date: 08/11/2022
    ISBN13: 9787560881706, 978-7560881706
    ISBN10: 756088170X
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    Gardens (descriptions, history etc)

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Chinese gardens distinguish themselves from other gardens in the world by successfully integrating architecture, painting, calligraphy, and literature with garden design. Each classical Chinese garden has its own unique style. This book explores the design and characteristics of some of the most famous classical gardens in China through a wealth of photographs and matching verses.

    Text in English and Chinese.



    Table of Contents

    An Interest in a Garden Grows with Daily Visits
    One Gazes Leisurely at the West Hill over Wine
    Miniaturized Heaven and Land Lie in Your Arms
    Water ang Stones in a Garden Stir Emotions
    Green Willlows Bring the Spring into Two Gardens
    A Small Garden with Pavilions Is of Lasting Interest
    A Deep Garden Stretches into Infinity
    Artificial Deep Valleys and Clear Streams Become Real
    Clear Moonlight Is Tangible Only in Yangzhou
    Elegance Arises from Principles Not Stereotypes
    Afterword

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