{"product_id":"classical-gardens-in-china-hardcover","title":"Classical Gardens in China - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTuo Liu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the deep, ancient culture of Chinese gardening with this colorfully illustrated and informative book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow did designers from the ancient dynasties combine flowers, plants, buildings, and ponds to create a work of art that expressed the thoughts and views of their time? How much did Confucianism, Zen Buddhism and Taoism influence their aesthetics? Answers to these questions are in the illustrated pages of \u003ci\u003eDiscovering China: Classical Gardens in China\u003c\/i\u003e, where over 15 gardens unfold to reveal the culture and history of a civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn overall introduction to China's gardens, \u003ci\u003eDiscovering China: Classical Garden in China\u003c\/i\u003e will not only enlightened you on the aesthetics of the Chinese garden but inform you on its history over the course of several dynasties. This book contains in-depth analysis of Yuan Ming Yuan (Old Summer Palace), Chengde Mountain Resort, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Yu Yuan (Pleasure Garden) and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiu Tuo\u003c\/b\u003e received his BA and MA degrees in architecture in Tsinghua University. He currently serves as Director of the Architectural Art Research Institute under China Art Academy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47273482027257,"sku":"9781602201316","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/j8VbACQP_c9781602201316.webp?v=1768956830","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/classical-gardens-in-china-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}