- Subjects
- Published
-
[New York] :
Monacelli Press
c2010.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- 1st American ed
- Item Description
- First published in 2010 in the United Kingdom as The great Chinese gardens by CYPI Press, Harrow Middlesex.
- Physical Description
- 252 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 32 cm
- ISBN
- 9781580933032
- Foreword
- Origin and Evolution
- The Chinese World View The Historical Development of Garden Design
- Aesthetics and Landscaping
- The Aesthetic Schemata Landscaping Elements Architecture Rock Stacking Waterscapes Plants Borders Scenic Route
- Highlights of Classical Chinese Gardens
- The Imperial Garden in the Forbidden City The Peace and Longevity Palace Garden in the Forbidden City Beihai Park The Summer Palace The Chengde Summer Resort The Humble Administrator's Garden The Master-of-Nets Garden The Lingering Garden The Surging Waves Pavilion The Lion Grove Garden The Geyuan Garden The Zhanyuan Garden The Jichang Garden The Yuyuan Garden The Keyuan Garden The Xiling Seal Engravers' Society
- Timeline for Dynastic China