First published in 1978, this volume attempted to explore the meanings and cultural forces that lie behind Chinese gardens. Maggie Keswick traced the Chinese garden back to its origins, and explained its influence on, and how it was influenced by, philosophy, art, architecture and literature. This work is an exploration of how Chinese civilization manifested itself in the art of garden making and design. This new edition is revised and re-illustrated. It includes an annotated section of gardens open to visitors in China.
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First published in 1978, this volume attempted to explore the meanings and cultural forces that lie behind Chinese gardens. Maggie Keswick traced the Chinese garden back to its origins, and explained its influence on, and how it was influenced by, philosophy, art, architecture and literature. This work is an exploration of how Chinese civilization manifested itself in the art of garden making and design. This new edition is revised and re-illustrated. It includes an annotated section of gardens open to visitors in China.
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Add this copy of The Chinese Garden: History, Art & Architecture to cart. $7.27, very good condition, Sold by Orca Knowledge Systems, Inc rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Novato, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by St. Martin's Press.
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Color and b/w Illustrations. Very Good. 4to-over 9¾"-12" Tall. Signed and Inscribed By Author on title page: "For Carolyn Price Dyer, with best wishes-maggie Keswick-Claremont 1989"
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Very Good. pp.216 with index clean tight copy sligt edge and corner wear with small crease to front outer lower, small tear up lower front spine hinge tanning to text edges Size: 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1600grams, ISBN: 0856704253.
Add this copy of The Chinese Garden: History, Art & Architecture to cart. $47.00, very good condition, Sold by Brian Bauld (B-Line Books) rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Amherst, NS, CANADA, published 1986 by Academy Editions.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0856704253. Tight clean book unmarked but for "booksale" stamp to rear endpaper and price sticker to front pastedown; in lightly rubbed dj with 1 cm closed edgetear. 216 pp illustrated throughout.; 9.5" X12.5"
