Book 'The Japanese Garden'

An in-depth study spanning 800 years of the art, essence, and lasting impact of the Japanese garden.

This book is the most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden to date, spanning more than eight centuries of the history of this important genre. Bringing fresh insight to the subject, author and garden designer Sophie Walker explores the Japanese garden in a series of essays and with 100 featured gardens, ranging from ancient Shinto shrines to imperial gardens to contemporary Zen designs.

Leading artists, architects, and other cultural figures offer personal perspectives in essays.