The Chinese Garden (Images of Asia) (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of The Chinese Garden (Images of Asia) Sunday, November 15 2009.

• Whether built for imperial use or for the enjoyment of a private scholar and his family, the garden is a centerpiece of classical Chinese culture. This book draws on a wide range of literary and artistic sources to present the fundamentals of Chinese garden design. Illustrated with photographs showing detailed views of sites in Suzhou and Yangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing, it explains the aesthetic principles and practical concerns of the designer. The "reading" of a Chinese garden that it offers is enriched by a greater understanding of the literary and artistic conventions involved in the gardens construction.

Shelfari edited the contributors of The Chinese Garden (Images of Asia) Thursday, July 30 2009.

• Added a contributor: Joseph C. Wang: (Primary Author)

Shelfari edited the first sentence of The Chinese Garden (Images of Asia) Thursday, July 16 2009.

• THREE PRINCIPAL TYPES of gardens have evolved with the development of Chinese culture: imperial gardens and parks, private gardens, and natural scenic sites.