| Chinese Gardens Contributor(s): Lou, Qingxi (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521186617 ISBN-13: 9780521186612 Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2011 Click for more in this series: Introductions to Chinese Culture |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Landscape |
| Dewey: 635.028 |
| Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.18" W x 8.98" L (0.70 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Features: Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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| Publisher Description: China is renowned for its enchanting, tranquil gardens, designed to reflect both the charm of nature and the ancient Chinese view of life. Chinese Gardens explores the creation of classical gardens through history, discussing the theories and artistic conception behind these gardens and the development of diverse regional styles. Lou Qingxi provides a comprehensive introduction to the distinctive combination of nature, philosophy and art that is unique to Chinese gardens, complemented with full color illustrations throughout. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lou, Qingxi: - Lou Qingxi is Professor of Architecture at Tsinghua University. Engaged in the research and teaching of Chinese architectural theory for many years, he has published widely on the subject of ancient Chinese architecture and art. |
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