{"product_id":"9781938368301","title":"A Cultural History Of Classical Chinese Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eGardens are a type of landscape art created by the hands of human beings. Chinese gardens are not only one of China's traditional cultural treasures, but they are also a unique charm of human cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiterati gardens occupy an essential position among Chinese gardens — one of the three major genres of gardens in the world. The reason why literati gardens occupy an important position in classical Chinese gardens, and even in the entire system of traditional Chinese culture and art, lies in their exquisite architecture, exotic flowers and whimsical stones available for the exploration and appreciation of the literati. More significantly, gardens have provided a venue of daily life, academic writings, artistic creation, social gatherings, and other cultural activities for ancient Chinese scholars. Consequently, a wealth of traditional Chinese cultural factors is embedded in the intricate art of landscape architecture. The constant integration and interaction of traditional Chinese culture and gardens have in turn nurtured a unique Chinese garden culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese gardens are a critical embodiment of Chinese culture, distinctly exemplifying the ancient Chinese patriarchal system, the cosmology, the personality ideal, and other cultural elements. The evolution of the cultural history of Chinese gardens is in harmony with the overall process of the Chinese cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book describes the major genres, the characteristics, and the formation of classical Chinese gardens — as well as the relationship between classical Chinese gardens and classical Chinese culture and arts — in a more succinct, plain language. The publisher believes that this book will certainly provide the reader with an authentic and comprehensive overview of the Chinese garden culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublished by SCPG Publishing Corporation and distributed by World Scientific for all markets except China\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface: Classical Chinese Gardens Represent the Crystallization of Ancient Chinese Art and Culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMajor Genres, Characteristics and Formation of Classical Chinese Gardens:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Chinese Imperial State and China's Classical Royal Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Formation and Cultural Implications of Chinese Literati Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Genres of Classical Chinese Gardens and Their Interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Artistic Style and Landscape Elements of Classical Chinese Gardens:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Artistic Style of Classical Chinese Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Landscape Elements of Classical Chinese Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Artistic Techniques and Spatial Structural Principles of Classical Chinese Gardens:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Structural System of the Garden Scape and the Garden Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom \"Observability\" to \"Visit-ability\" — Constructing a Delicate and Rhythmic Garden Space Sequence and Garden Scape Sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe \"Freehand\" Approach and its Conceptualization of Classical Chinese Gardens:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Implication of \"Freehand\" in Classical Chinese Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Freehand\" Approach in Gardening and the Function of Classical Imagery in Classical Chinese Culture and Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClassical Chinese Gardens and Classical Chinese Culture and Art:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassical Chinese Gardens and Classical Chinese Literature — The Ubiquitous Beauty of Literary Brilliance in Gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassical Chinese Gardens and Classical Chinese Painting — The Promotion and Integration of Plastic Arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Interactions between Classical Chinese Gardens and Related Artistic Genres — The Comprehensive Inclusion of Gardening as a Cultural Art Complex Embodiment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassical Chinese Gardens and Classical Chinese Philosophy — Constructing Subtle, Elegant, and Profound Spiritual Dimensions through Gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConclusions: The Potential Inspirations of Classical Chinese Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefenence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReadership: \u003c\/b\u003e Researchers, general readers interested in the Chinese garden culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes the major genres, the characteristics, and the formation of classical Chinese gardens, as well as the relationship between classical Chinese gardens and classical Chinese culture and arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a more succinct, plain language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137525793008,"sku":"9781938368301","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781938368301_p0.jpg?v=1763662543","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781938368301","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}