In The Japanese Garden (Phaidon, 2017), art historian and horticulturist Sophie Walker takes an in-depth look at the art of Japanese gardens - from ancient Shinto shrines to contemporary Zen designs. The 304-page book explores the ways spatial design, symbolism, and visual philosophy intersect, with a series of essays from leading visionaries, like Tadao Ando, John Pawson, Lee Ufan, and Anish Kapoor. 100 gardens are featured, offering a complete study of this ancient art form and its myriad typologies, and the tranquility they can bring to a home.
In The Japanese Garden (Phaidon, 2017), art historian and horticulturist Sophie Walker takes an in-depth look at the art of Japanese gardens - from ancient Shinto shrines to contemporary Zen designs. The 304-page book explores the ways spatial design, symbolism, and visual philosophy intersect, with a series of essays from leading visionaries, like Tadao Ando, John Pawson, Lee Ufan, and Anish Kapoor. 100 gardens are featured, offering a complete study of this ancient art form and its myriad typologies, and the tranquility they can bring to a home.