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ISBN: 9783035626483

Der Garten als Inspiration Der Garten verkörpert verdichtete Natur, so wie sich nach japanischem Verständnis in einem Tautropfen die Welt widerspiegelt. Diese Vorstellung kann als Impuls für die Imitationen japanischer Gärten in der Schweiz im 20. Jahrhundert gesehen werden, als Anstoß für die Einbindung japanischer Elemente und als Stoffumwandler vom Alpinum zur Trockenlandschaft. Die Autorin illustriert erstmals anhand von zehn Schweizer Landschaftsarchitekturbüros wie diese sich von miniaturisierten Gärten (Bonsai) inspirieren ließen, sich Szenerien (Shakkei) liehen, dem Reiz des Unvollkommenen (Wabi-sabi) erlagen und den Geist von Zen einfingen. Sie beleuchtet Parallelen zur Anverwandlung chinesischer Einflüsse in Japan und verortet das Phänomen in der Rezeption Nippons im Westen. <UL> <LI>Hochattraktives und viel bisher unveröffentlichtes Bildmaterial </LI> <LI>Fundiert recherchiertes Material verständlich und ansprechend aufbereitet </LI> <LI>Japan-Begeisterung in der Schweizer Landschaftsarchitektur </LI> <LI>Mit einem Fotoessay von Martin Linsi</LI></UL>

The garden as inspiration The garden embodies a condensed version of nature, just as, in Japanese philosophy, the entire world is thought to be reflected in a single dewdrop. This notion may be the inspiration for the Swiss imitation of Japanese gardens in the 20th century, the impetus for the incorporation of Japanese design elements more generally, and the conversion principle from alpine landscapes to Japanese stone gardens. Taking ten Swiss landscape architecture studios as examples, the author illustrates how they drew inspiration from miniaturized gardens (bonsai), borrowed scenery (shakkei), succumbed to the allure of the imperfect (wabi-sabi), and captured the spirit of Zen Buddhism. This book reveals parallels to the assimilation of Chinese influences in Japan and situates the phenomenon within the general reception of Japan in the West. <UL> <LI>Attractive and previously unpublished visual materials</LI> <LI>Well-researched content presented in a clear and appealing manner</LI> <LI>Japanophilia in Swiss landscape architecture </LI> <LI>with a photoessay by Martin Linsi</LI></UL>

“By delving into the Archive of Swiss Landscape Architecture and the archives of the Teaching and Research Institute ‚History and Theory of Architecture‘ at ETH Zurich, the historian Rahel Hartmann Schweizer assembles a beautiful (and some¬times uncomfortable) picture of the period.” (Landscape Architecture Magazine)

Japan; Gartenkunst; Schweiz; Landschaftsarchitektur; Japonismus; Rezeption

Japan; landscape architecture; switzerland; garden; reception; japonisme

City and town planning: architectural aspects

The Influence of Japanese Garden Art on Swiss Landscape Architecture

Borrowed Sceneries

Rahel Hartmann Schweizer, Kunst- und Architekturhistorikerin, Publizistin

Rahel Hartmann Schweizer, freelance art and architectural historian

<ul> <li> Japan als Inspirationsquelle für Schweizer Gärten und Parkanlagen </li> <li> Neubewertung des landschaftsarchitektonischen Schaffens in der Schweiz </li> <li> Unbekanntes Photo-, Plan- und Zeichnungsmaterial aus diversen Archiven </li> </ul>

<ul> <li> Japan as a source of inspiration for Swiss gardens and parks </li> <li> Reassessment of landscape architecture in Switzerland </li> <li> Unknown photos, plans and drawings from various archives </li> </ul>

The garden as inspiration  The garden embodies a condensed version of nature, just as, in Japanese philosophy, the entire world is thought to be reflected in a single dewdrop. This notion may be the inspiration for the Swiss imitation of Japanese gardens in the 20th century, the impetus for the incorporation of Japanese design elements more generally, and the conversion principle from alpine landscapes to Japanese stone gardens. Taking ten Swiss landscape architecture studios as examples, the author illustrates how they drew inspiration from miniaturized gardens (bonsai), borrowed scenery (shakkei), succumbed to the allure of the imperfect (wabi-sabi), and captured the spirit of Zen Buddhism. This book reveals parallels to the assimilation of Chinese influences in Japan and situates the phenomenon within the general reception of Japan in the West.   Attractive and previously unpublished visual materials Well-researched content presented in a clear and appealing manner Japanophilia in Swiss landscape architecture  with a photoessay by Martin Linsi  Japan as a source of inspiration for Swiss gardens and parks   Reassessment of landscape architecture in Switzerland   Unknown photos, plans and drawings from various archives  

The garden as inspiration  The garden embodies a condensed version of nature, just as, in Japanese philosophy, the entire world is thought t

Borrowed Sceneries

The Influence of Japanese Garden Art on Swiss Landscape Architecture

Rahel Hartmann Schweizer

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