A guide to the gardens of Kyoto /
Treib, Marc,
A guide to the gardens of Kyoto / Marc Treib, Ron Herman. - Third edition. - xvii, 201 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Japanese garden and its cultural context -- Chronology -- Making the landscape of Kyoto -- Central District -- Northwest District -- Southwest District -- Northeast District.
"Designed for the layperson 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 colour plates."--Book flap.
9781940743677 1940743672
GBB8G4921 bnb
019041802 Uk
Gardens, Japanese--Japan--Kyoto--Guidebooks.
Gardens--Japan--Kyoto--Guidebooks.
Kyoto (Japan)--Guidebooks.
SB466.J32 / T74 2019
A guide to the gardens of Kyoto / Marc Treib, Ron Herman. - Third edition. - xvii, 201 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Japanese garden and its cultural context -- Chronology -- Making the landscape of Kyoto -- Central District -- Northwest District -- Southwest District -- Northeast District.
"Designed for the layperson 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 colour plates."--Book flap.
9781940743677 1940743672
GBB8G4921 bnb
019041802 Uk
Gardens, Japanese--Japan--Kyoto--Guidebooks.
Gardens--Japan--Kyoto--Guidebooks.
Kyoto (Japan)--Guidebooks.
SB466.J32 / T74 2019