The Art of Setting Stones: And Other Writings from the Japanese Garden

The Art of Setting Stones: And Other Writings from the Japanese Garden

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The Art of Setting Stones: And Other Writings from the Japanese Garden

The Art of Setting Stones: And Other Writings from the Japanese Garden

Written by Marc Peter Keane
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In Japanese gardens, composition follows from placement of the first stone; all elements and plantings become interconnected. These eight essays on Kyoto gardens similarly begin with keen description and build into richly meditative excursions into art, Buddhism, nature, and science. Landscape architect Marc Keane shows how Japanese gardens are both a microcosm of the natural universe and a clear expression of our humanity, mirroring how we think, worship, and organize our lives and communities. Filled with passages of alluring beauty, this is a truly transcendent book about "experiencing" Japanese design.Marc Peter Keane has lived in Kyoto for 17 years and is author of Japanese Garden Design. He designs residential, company, and temple gardens.

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Published September 1, 2002
ISBN 1118955
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Marc Peter Keane is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Marc Peter Keane can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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