The Japanese garden
Sophie Walker
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The Japanese garden
Published
2017
Pages
303
ISBN-13
9780714874777
ISBN-10
0714874779
Description
An in-depth exploration spanning 800 years of the art, essence, and enduring impact of the Japanese garden. The most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden published to date, this book covers more than eight centuries of the history of this important genre. Author and garden designer Sophie Walker brings fresh insight to this subject, exploring the Japanese garden in detail through a series of essays and with 100 featured gardens, ranging from ancient Shinto shrines to imperial gardens and contemporary Zen designs. Leading artists, architects, and other cultural practitioners offer personal perspectives in newly commissioned essays.
Subjects
The tea garden
Japanese Tea Garden
The Japanese tea garden
The Japanese tea garden
The Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park
The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park (1893-1942)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Japanese garden?
This edition of The Japanese garden has approximately 303 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Japanese garden?
For most readers, The Japanese garden typically takes between 6h 19m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 75,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Japanese garden?
The estimated word count for The Japanese garden is approximately 75,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Japanese garden?
The Japanese garden was written by Sophie Walker.
When was The Japanese garden published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.