{"product_id":"the-modern-japanese-garden-by-stephen-mansfield","title":"The Modern Japanese Garden by Stephen Mansfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe definitive survey of Japanese gardens and a beautiful investigation of the relationship between nature and modernity through the lens of 50 public gardens in Japan—an invaluable design resource on the subject. The Modern Japanese Garden is a celebration of the immense diversity of garden designs in Japan, from animist-infused, prototypical stone arrangements placed in sacred groves, to extraordinary post-war innovations. In a beautifully designed package, it is an object to treasure, one that examines post-war shifts in attitudes towards the contemporary garden as they moved from status symbols and expressions of influence to spaces of healing, mediation, and connection to nature. It is intended for both horticultural and general readers with an interest in landscape design and Japan's contemporary lifestyle, featuring gardens from across Japan that offer insight into some of the most renowned Japanese designers across history. These gardens are not simply gardens, but points of convergence for several art forms and cultural practices, from the tea ceremony to Zen meditation. With stunning photographs and an artful, minimalist design, The Modern Japanese Garden integrates garden portraits with brief essays from notable specialists in the fields of landscape design, garden aesthetics, and architecture, including Shyunmo Masuno, Japan’s leading garden designer, monk, and author of The Art of Simple Living Read more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the brand Gardening Visit the Store Nature \u0026amp; Science Visit the Store Narrative Nonfiction Visit the Store\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Publisher The virtues of tradition. Powdered green tea at Hosen-in, a temple in Ohara. The rooftop carbon garden at the Ichihara Lakeside Museum. The angled greenery is intended to refresh students as they approach Kyushu Sangyo University’s main buildings. At Art Biotop Water Garden tree islands are placed in many of the pools. The long, open outer passages at Ginza Six Rooftop Garden provide glimpses of the city centre. A Shinto priest and maiden prepare for rituals connected with a wedding ceremony. Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way Japanese Maples: The Complete Guide to Selection and Cultivation, Fourth Edition Derek Jarman’s Garden: 30th Anniversary Edition Gardens of Texas: Visions of Resilience from the Lone Star State The Gardens of Mien Ruys: Strong Design, Lush Planting, and the Origins of th... Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 395 529 18 68 32 Price $31 77 $44 00 $20 00 $35 85 $23 42 “More than a pruning manual, Hobson's guide encompasses the cultural implications of niwaki, an artistic custom integral to the gardening legacy of Japan.” —Booklist “Whether you are already a Japanese maple aficionado or looking to dip your toe into this colorful diverse world Japanese Maples is far and away the best-written and most comprehensive guide.” —American Gardener “Derek Jarman’s is a garden that truly acknowledges what any attempt at Eden is all about.” ―Jamaica Kincaid \"Penick brings 27 uniquely Texas gardens to life through in-depth conversations with their makers, informing readers how these landscapes adapt to heat, drought, cold snaps, and the changing climate.” ―Austin Home “It’s remarkable to think that much of what we commonly accept about western gardens today dates back to the design experiments conducted here by Mien Ruys over her long lifetime.”―Tony Spencer, The New Perennialist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timber Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48144367714489,"sku":"164326575X","price":81.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7871\/0713\/files\/91Nor6Y7BaL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1784161269","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbuybook.com\/products\/the-modern-japanese-garden-by-stephen-mansfield","provider":"BestBuyBook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}