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Article: Japanese garden casts dramatic use of spaces
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- November 8, 1987
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A Japanese garden might be just the thing for the small-space
dweller. While the gardens can be created in all sizes, many are
designed for modest spaces, reflecting the Japanese penchant for
being at one with nature, even in the most crowded cities.
According to A. K. Davidson, author of The Art of Zen Gardens
(Tarcher/St. Martin's Press, $9.95), Japan's mountainous terrain and
the influence of religion contributed to the development of gardens
even in the tiniest areas.
"The Japanese preference for small `scenes' and the meditative
approach of Zen Buddhism combined effortlessly to produce small
landscaped `gardens' that could offer some relief or peace of mind to
counter the effects ...