The Sakuteiki, or "Records of Garden Making," was written nearly 1000 years ago, making it the oldest work on Japanese gardening; in fact, the oldest book on gardening in the world! In this edition of the Sakuteiki, the authors provide both an English-language translation of this classic work; and an introduction to the cultural and historical context that led to the development of Japanese gardening. A Japanese court noble wrote the Sakuteiki during the Heian period (794-1184). During this critical era in Japanese history cultural influences on poetry, clothing-and gardening-that had been imported from China and Korea over the previous centuries were reexamined and reinterpreted into their unique Japanese forms. The Sakuteiki contains the first systematic record of this new gardening style-with both technical advice on gardening-building (much of which is still followed in today's Japanese gardens) and an examination of the four central threads of allegorical meaning which were integral features of Heian-era garden design.

Sakuteiki Visions of the Japanese Garden: A Modern Translation of Japan's Gardening Classic

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Takei, Jiro

Keane, Marc P.

Gardening & Landscape Design

Tuttle+publishing

This book presents the essential concepts that garden designers have employed through the centuries and the knowledge necessary to create these living sculptures, these sacred spaces, these ethereal and graceful gardens of Japan.

Japanese Garden Design

Arts & Photography

Haruzo, Ohashi

Photography & Video

The creation of a Japanese garden combines respect for nature with adherence to simple principles of aesthetics and structure. In Japanese Garden Design, landscape architect Marc Peter Keane presents the history and development of the classical metaphors that underlie all Japanese gardens. Keane describes the influences of Confucian, Shinto and Buddhist principles that have linked poetry and philosophy to the tangible metaphor of the garden. Detailed explanations of basic design concepts identify and interpret the symbolism of various garden forms and demonstrate these principles in use today.

Keane, Marc Peter

Ohashi, Haruzo

Learn the art of Japanese gardening with this classic, fascinating text. The Sakuteiki, or "Records of Garden Making," was written nearly one thousand years ago. It is the oldest existing text on Japanese gardening—or any kind of gardening—in the world. In this edition of the Sakuteiki, the authors provide an English-language translation of this classic work and an introduction to the cultural and historical context that led to the development of Japanese gardening. Central to this explanation is an understanding of the sacred importance of stones in Japanese culture and Japanese garden design. Written by a Japanese court noble during the Heian period (794-1184), the Sakuteiki includes both technical advice on gardening—much of which is still followed in today's Japanese gardens—and an examination of the four central threads of allegorical meaning, which were integral features of Heian-era garden design. For those seeking inspiration to build a rock garden or just better understand the Japanese stone garden, the Sakuteiki is an enduring classic.

Sakuteiki: Visions of the Japanese Garden: A Modern Translation of Japan's Gardening Classic (Tuttle Classics)

A guide to Zen living describes how its ideas of serenity and peace can be incorporated into modern day houses and gardens designs, bringing harmony and serenity to everyday hectic lives.

Simply Zen: Interiors Gardens

SCOTT, DAVID

Evans, Siân

Soma Books

Simply Zen shows how a traditional Japanese approach can be adapted to produce a tranquil, spiritually nourishing home or garden. The book begins with the fundamentals of Zen design; continues with a look at Zen interiors; and concludes with a survey of Zen gardens. This inspiring guide for applying Zen ideals to the western home and garden includes 125 color photographs in addition to a resource section listing architects, designers, and suppliers.

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Sakuteiki Visions of the Japanese Garden: A Modern Translation of Japan's Gardening Classic

Japanese Garden Design

Japanese Garden Design

Sakuteiki: Visions of the Japanese Garden: A Modern Translation of Japan's Gardening Classic (Tuttle Classics)

Simply Zen: Interiors Gardens

Simply Zen: Interiors Gardens