Free Downloads Sakuteiki: Visions Of The Japanese Garden: A Modern Translation Of Japan's Gardening Classic (Tuttle Classics)
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.
Series: Tuttle Classics
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (October 15, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0804839689
ISBN-13: 978-0804839686
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.7 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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Sakuteiki is a "how to" read along with Japanese Garden Design for photographic visuals.The original blueprint to create a Japanese garden filled with empty spaces, quiet, calm and tranquillity. I enjoy simply reading and rereading the detailed instructions which send my mind travelling along paths of gardens I've yet to see or create. Happy gardening.Human Nature: The Japanese Garden of Portland, Oregon: zen sand garden, moss garden, tea house, meditation area, half moon bridge, crane statues, deer-scarer, stone lanterns, engraved stone poetry, view over entire city, multiple benches to stop and contemplate the view, listen to waterfalls, observe koi.Also see Japanese garden backgrounds in DVDs James Clavell's Shogun 15 hour miniseries detailing insular Japan, The Last Samurai (Two-Disc Special Edition),
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