Suzhou Gardens : Centenary Edition

This book explores the illustrious gardens in Suzhou as both an important page in the history of Chinese gardens, and as a place of recreation and cultivation for the people. Based on architectural surveys of Suzhou gardens and an analysis of Zhuozheng Yuan (the Humble Administrator''s Garden) and Liuyuan (the Lingering Garden), this abundantly illustrated book presents the overall gardening chara...