Famous Garden

Name: Famous Garden
ISBN: 9787800586460

China Planning PressChina Planning Press · ChinaAug 2023

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Word count: 7.2K words
Chapters: 26
ISBN: 9787800586460

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Summary

Famous Gardens

Editor's review

Famous Gardens, compiled and published by China Planning Press, is a thematic work focusing on classical Chinese gardens and architectural art. Unlike ordinary garden picture books or travel guides, its core value lies in systematically examining the architectural language, spatial philosophy, and cultural connotations of traditional Chinese gardens, offering considerable academic depth and documentary value. From a professional editor's perspective, the book's highlight is the logic of its text-image arrangement: it not only displays the visual beauty of pavilions, terraces, mountains, water, flowers, and trees but also delves into the creation wisdom embodied in the idea that a garden, "though made by man, appears as if opened by heaven," as well as the deeper cultural meaning of gardens as materialized carriers of the ancient literati's spiritual world. The text is rigorously researched with classical citations, and the images are mostly on-site photographs or historical drawings, offering good reference value. For readers who wish to go beyond superficial appreciation and understand the essence of Chinese garden art in depth, this book provides a clearly structured and solidly grounded entry point. Its reading value lies not only in the acquisition of knowledge but also in guiding readers to establish an aesthetic framework and way of thinking for observing and understanding classical gardens.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Deep enthusiasts with a strong interest in classical Chinese gardens, architectural art and culture
Students and researchers in architecture, landscape design, art history and related fields
Professionals in cultural tourism, cultural heritage protection or related cultural and creative industries
Readers seeking high-end, culturally rich books for home reading or collection

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking only light entertainment, quick reading or pure travel guides
Readers with no basic interest in architecture, art or history and culture

Reading tips

Read in chapter order to first build an overall understanding of the development and core ideas of Chinese gardens.
While reading, compare the content with memories of site visits or images of classic gardens to deepen understanding.
For highly technical architectural terms or historical allusions, do not rush; treat them as opportunities to expand knowledge, using the appendix or additional research as needed.

About the publisher

China Planning Press China

China Planning Press is a central-level publishing institution directly under the National Development and Reform Commission. Guided by the mission of "spreading the wisdom of development and reform and serving national economic construction," it publishes academic books on macroeconomic policy, economic research, and business management, as well as engineering construction standards, codes, and quotas. Its catalog of about 2,817 titles focuses on industrial technology and architecture, with representative publications including the Code for Design of Automatic Fire Alarm Systems, the Code for Fire Protection Design of Buildings, the Standard for Design of Building Water Supply and Drainage, the Standard for Fire Protection Design of Petrochemical Enterprises, and the Standard for Geotechnical Testing Methods. Its authors come largely from specialized institutions and competent authorities such as the Shenyang Fire Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security, SINOPEC Luoyang Engineering Co., Ltd., Shanghai Xiandai Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd., and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Water Resources, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, reflecting a distinctive profile centered on engineering construction standards and codes while also covering academic publishing in economics and management.

版权信息
香港寿臣山别墅
香港新翠山庄
香港深井海韵台
香港西贡某别墅
香港湾仔小苑
香港梅道谢苑
广州嘉禾苑豪华别墅
香港西贡某豪宅
香港匡湖居
香港游艇
新加坡美亚别墅
墨西哥城别苑
香港山顶豪宅
香港白加道小筑
香港康乐园小苑
马尼拉豪宅
墨西哥城顶云宅
香港山顶别墅
墨西哥城大宅
墨西哥城别墅
香港九龙塘豪宅
香港飞鹅山翠丽苑
香港加州花园
香港浅水湾别墅
佛罗里达小筑

FAQ

Is this book a color-illustrated edition? What is the image quality like?

According to the edition information, the book includes a large number of images, including on-site photographs and some line drawings. As a professional publisher's title, the printing quality is usually reliable and can present garden details and spatial atmosphere well.

Is this book difficult to read? Does it require a professional background?

The content is somewhat specialized, but the writing strives for clarity. Readers with at least a high school education and a basic understanding of traditional Chinese culture can read it. A professional background is not required, but strong interest and some patience are key.

What is the difference between this book and common garden photography collections?

The core difference is depth and systematicity. The book goes beyond visual display and focuses on interpretation and analysis from the perspectives of architectural techniques, spatial layout and cultural symbolism. It is an explanatory work rather than a mere collection of images.

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Founded in 1987, China Planning Press is a central-level publishing institution directly under the National Development and Reform Commission. It was restructured into China Planning Press Co., Ltd. in 2010 and is headquartered in Beijing. The press focuses on publishing books on macroeconomic policy and economic research, as well as engineering construction standards, codes and quotas, with 33 titles in the collection. Its representative works range from professional compilations in engineering construction—such as fire protection technical standards, architectural drawing standards, electrical standards and codes, and construction drawing standards—to design-oriented titles on hotel spaces and interior design. Overall, its publications reflect a dual emphasis on policy research and engineering technology, with a notable concentration on the compilation of standards and codes.