The Flowers and Gardens of Japan (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Florence Du Cane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528277562 ISBN 13: 9781528277563

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Explore the beauty and craft of Japan’s landscape gardens and the flowers that inspire them.

This book offers a focused look at the most remarkable plants and garden ideas that define Japanese design, with ideas drawn from landscape traditions, seasonal displays, and the art of tranquil, meditative spaces.

In-depth chapters explain how scale, proportion, and balance shape serene gardens, from tiny courtyards to grand estates. You’ll learn how plant choices, stone work, and water features work together to create harmony, with context drawn from historical and cultural perspectives. The work also highlights iconic moments and places, including cherry blossoms and celebrated garden scenes, to deepen your appreciation for this refined gardening tradition.

• Learn how Japanese landscape design aims for quiet repose and poetic expression, not flashy decoration.
• Discover how gardens are planned to fit the size of the ground, the house, and surrounding scenery.
• See how water, rocks, bridges, and lanterns combine to tell a visual story.
• Explore famous blossoms and garden scenes that readers often associate with Japan.

Ideal for readers who want a clear, accessible view of Japanese garden theory and its most beloved flowering subjects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528277562
• ISBN 13: 9781528277563
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368