Wandering Through Jiangnan Gardens: Ji Chang Garden
- Presents the distinctive gardening artistry of Jichang Garden, a unique masterpiece that blends Jiangnan elegance with imperial grandeur
- Delves into the profound historical narratives and cultural heritage embodied within Jichang Garden's architectural landscape
- Examines the enduring appeal and contemporary relevance of Jichang Garden's classical charm in the modern era
This volume unlocks the timeless allure of Jiangnan’s classical gardens through an intimate exploration of Wuxi’s Jichang Garden. Featuring evocative photography, historical sketches, and archival imagery, it traces how this five-hundred-year-old masterpiece harmonises rugged natural landscapes with sophisticated scholarly design. The book investigates the fusion of ancient craftsmanship, imperial legacy, and literary spirit embedded within its layered rockeries and tranquil waters. Structured around the engaging “Story-Route-Appreciation” framework, it invites readers to wander through pivotal eras—from its Ming Dynasty origins to Qing Dynasty grandeur—and examine twenty significant aesthetic vignettes. This scholarly yet accessible volume celebrates Jichang Garden as an enduring symbol of Chinese landscape art, offering profound insights for architects, historians, and travellers seeking to understand the poetic soul of Jiangnan.
Text in English and Mandarin.
- Publisher
- Tongji University Press
- ISBN
- 9787576519457
- Publish date
- 11th Jan 2027
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Territory
- World excluding China
- Size
- 185 mm x 130 mm
- Pages
- 172 Pages
- Illustrations
- 70 color, 15 b&w
- Name of series
- Wandering Through Jiangnan Gardens
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