Sadao Hibi Book order (chronological)

Japanese gardens have long been revered for their impeccable design, detail and composition, properties which elevate them from being mere gardens to peaceful havens of serenity and sacredness. Now the ancient Japanese Sakuteiki (Notes on Garden Design) -- the quintessential volume on Japanese garden design -- is available for English-speaking readers, alongside gorgeous color photographs of Japan's most famous gardens. Infinite Spaces also includes practical advice and philosophical insights on building and maintaining water features such as miniature ponds and waterways, placing stones for excluding evil spirits and inviting the protection of benevolent deities, and much more. Today's gardeners can gather knowledge, specific design techniques, and inspiration to create magnificent garden sanctuaries in their own backyards.

This collection of 75 photographs introduces 45 renowned Japanese gardens, ranging in location from Aomori Prefecture in the north to Kagoshima Prefecture in the south. The author is freelance photographer Sadao Hibi, known for his works on Japanese fine art, as well as several previous Graphic-sha "Japan's Best-Loved Gardens," the series "Japanese Tradition in Color and Form" (Dress; Cuisine; Architecture; Pastimes), and two editions of the book "Japanese Traditional Patterns."This collection includes gardens of the Katsura Imperial Villa, the Sentou Imperial Palace, and the Shuugakuin Imperial Villa, all Kyoto locations under the administration of the Imperial Household Agency; the garden of the Former Shiba Imperial Villa, in Tokyo; the Shibata family garden, in Fukui Prefecture; the Makaya-ji Temple garden, in Shizuoka Prefecture; the Tentoku-in Temple garden, in Wakayama Prefecture; and others, ten of which are classed as "scenic" gardens under the Cultural Properties Protection Act but were not included in "Japan's Best-Loved Gardens." Another 32 superb gardens which have received little popular notice are also included, for a total of 45 locations.The book includes an introduction and explanatory appendix by garden researcher and architect Isao Yoshikawa, as well as a section of detailed notes, "The styles of Japanese Gardens."

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