Notions of Japaneseness in Western Interpretations of Japanese Garden Design, 1870s-1930s
Aesthetic imaginings of Japan have stereotypically revolved around notions of beauty and restrained simplicity. Thus, the concept of ‘Japaneseness’ is imputed into what is commonly understood as ‘Japanese design’. This article explores the way in which the idea of ‘Japaneseness’ has developed by foc...
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| Language: | English |
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The Japan Foundation, Sydney
2014-01-01
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| Series: | New Voices |
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| Online Access: | http://newvoices.org.au/volume-6/notions-of-japaneseness-in-western-interpretations-of-japanese-garden-design/ |