The Ocean in the Sand - Japan: From Landscape to Garden

The gardens of Japan mirror the culture of this island people, who sought to recreate the harmony of nature in their way of life and in their art. This beautifully illustrated study is a history of the Japanese garden that also provides an excellent understanding of the great religious and cultural movements that shaped the development of landscape architecture in Japan. Japanese aesthetics and philosophy are blended here with delightful stories of important figures in Japanese history and the author's account of his own travels through Japan, narrated in a vivid style that evokes the richness of this country and its people.--From the jacket.