Infinite spaces : the art and wisdom of the Japanese garden / edited by Joe Earle ; introduction by Julie Moir Messervy ; photographs by Sadao Hibi ; based on the Sakuteiki by Tachibana no Toshitsuna.

By:

Hibi, Sadao, 1947-

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Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English, Japanese Publication details: Boston : Tuttle Pub., 2000.Edition: 1st edDescription: 125 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0804832595
9780804832595
0804838623
9780804838627

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LOC classification:

SB458 .H53 2000

Summary: Japanese gardens have long been revered for their impeccable design, detail and composition, properties which elevate them from being mere gardens to peaceful havens of serenity and sacredness. Now the ancient Japanese Sakuteiki ("Notes on Garden Design") -- the quintessential volume on Japanese garden design -- is available for English-speaking readers, alongside gorgeous color photographs of Japan's most famous gardens. Infinite Spaces also includes practical advice and philosophical insights on building and maintaining water features such as miniature ponds and waterways, placing stones for excluding evil spirits and inviting the protection of benevolent deities, and much more. Today's gardeners can gather knowledge, specific design techniques, and inspiration to create magnificent garden sanctuaries in their own backyards.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Books	Fayza Aboulnaga Central Library \| مكتبة فايزة أبو النجا المركزية بالحرم الجامعي	SB458 .H53 2000 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C. 1	Available	10012221

Japanese gardens have long been revered for their impeccable design, detail and composition, properties which elevate them from being mere gardens to peaceful havens of serenity and sacredness. Now the ancient Japanese Sakuteiki ("Notes on Garden Design") -- the quintessential volume on Japanese garden design -- is available for English-speaking readers, alongside gorgeous color photographs of Japan's most famous gardens. Infinite Spaces also includes practical advice and philosophical insights on building and maintaining water features such as miniature ponds and waterways, placing stones for excluding evil spirits and inviting the protection of benevolent deities, and much more. Today's gardeners can gather knowledge, specific design techniques, and inspiration to create magnificent garden sanctuaries in their own backyards.

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Infinite spaces : the art and wisdom of the Japanese garden / edited by Joe Earle ; introduction by Julie Moir Messervy ; photographs by Sadao Hibi ; based on the Sakuteiki by Tachibana no Toshitsuna.