{"product_id":"visionary-landscapes-japanese-garden-design-in-north-america-the-work-of-five-contemporary-masters-hardcover","title":"Visionary Landscapes: Japanese Garden Design in North America, the Work of Five Contemporary Masters - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKendall H. Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid M. Cobb\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the transformative artistry of five leading landscape architects in North America as they redefine the beauty and serenity of Japanese-style gardens.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJapanese gardens are found throughout the world today--their unique forms now considered a universal art form. This stunning Japanese gardening book examines the work of five leading landscape architects in North America who are exploring the extraordinary power of Japanese-style garden design to create an immersive experience promoting personal and social well-being. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaster garden designers Hoichi Kurisu, Takeo Uesugi, David Slawson, Shin Abe and Marc Keane have each interpreted the style and meaning of the Japanese garden in unique ways in their innovative designs for private, commercial and public spaces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeveral recent Japanese-style gardens by each designer are featured in this book with detailed descriptions and sumptuous color photos: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hoichi Kurisu--transformative spaces for spiritual and physical equilibrium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Takeo Uesugi--bright, flowing gardens that evoke joyful living.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e David Slawson--evocations of native place that fuse with the surrounding landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shin Abe--dynamically balanced \"visual stories\" that produce meaning and comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Marc Keane--reflections on human connections with nature through the art of gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso included are essays on the designers and mini-essays by them about gardens in Japan which have most inspired their work, as well as commentaries by patrons and visitors to their North American gardens.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKendall H. Brown\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Asian Art History at California State University, Long Beach. He recently served as Curator of Collections, Exhibitions and Programs at the Pacific Asia Museum. He received BA and MA degrees in history and art history from the University of California, Berkeley, and a PhD in art history from Yale University. Dr Brown publishes actively in various areas of Japanese art. He is a leading figure in the study of Japanese gardens in North America, and he is the author of \u003ci\u003eJapanese-style Gardens of the Pacific West Coast\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in Long Beach, CA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhotographer \u003cb\u003eDavid M. Cobb\u003c\/b\u003e is a member of NANPA (North American Nature Photography Association) and PPA (Professional Photographers of America). He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and their two cats. You can see more of his work at www.dmcobb.com\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 6 x 9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763636437280,"sku":"9784805318133","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d5d59916b7a640703ab5d22330883425.webp?v=1780237576","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/visionary-landscapes-japanese-garden-design-in-north-america-the-work-of-five-contemporary-masters-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}