The Art of Japanese Gardens: Designing & Making Your Own Peaceful Space

By Herb Gustafson

Book Overview

Nourish the soul and restore the spirit: this photo-packed guidebook shows how to create the sense of harmony and balance of Zen philosophy. Every element that goes into the garden holds meaning, along with its careful arrangement, and its use of natural and unobtrusive materials. Walls, fences, and paths provide security, beauty, and boundaries that separate and frame various areas. Boulders, stones, and gravel contrast with smooth, flowing ponds and rushing waterfalls. No detail goes unexplained--from adding koi and water plants to putting up a teahouse.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402745001
• ISBN13: 9781402745003
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Really Good

I sent this book as a present for my sister and she loved it. Presently, she is studying landscape engineering. We are both of the opinion that this would assist both the beginner and more advanced landscape students. Not only does it have great ideas, but it expresses it from both visual and written perspectives. This is highly recommended.