Japanese Gardens by Geeta Mehta

Japanese Gardens by Geeta Mehta

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Showcases the exquisite natural beauty of more than 20 quintessentially Japanese gardens - big and small, urban and rural, traditional and contemporary. This book explains the essential elements and techniques that distinguish Japanese gardens from those of other countries.

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Japanese Gardens by Geeta Mehta

Showcases the exquisite natural beauty of more than 20 quintessentially Japanese gardens - big and small, urban and rural, traditional and contemporary. This book explains the essential elements and techniques that distinguish Japanese gardens from those of other countries.
"Capturing the essence of nature in twenty-three gardens in Japan, authors Geeta Mehta and Kimie Tada classify and tell the history of garden making in that country, as well as explain the elements and techniques in their designThe selection of landscapes is well chosen, ranging from classic temple gardens to public and private gardens in great variety and size. Noboru Murata's glorious photographs celebrate their beauty." --The National Gardener
Geeta K. Mehta is a partner in the firm of Braden and Mehta Architects. She is the co-author of several books, including Japan Style and Japan Houses.

Kimie Tada runs I See All Inc., an editorial company set up in 2000. Previously she was editor-in-chief of Confort, a Japanese magazine featuring Japanese houses and interiors.

Noboru Murata is one of Japan's most accomplished design photographers. His recent publications include The Japanese House and Japan Style.
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ISBN 13 9784805309421
ISBN 10 4805309423
Title Japanese Gardens
Author Geeta Mehta
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
Year published 2008-11-15
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.