ABSTRACT
In previous chapters, the Japanese garden has been revealed as a space in which natural scenery is reproduced in miniature. But what type of natural scenery is most suitable for a particular site, how can it be miniaturized, and how are the materials for the garden to be selected? Furthermore, a Japanese garden sometimes needs built structures, such as fences, bridges, lanterns, and basins. How should these elements be designed and arranged? Many garden manuals have been written over the centuries to answer these questions. In this chapter, we will learn about the principles and techniques of Japanese garden design and construction that have been recorded in historic garden manuals.
