Narrative from front dust cover flap:
Kenzo Yamamoto, a photographer famous for his portrayals of the scenic beauty of this ancient city, has captured the elements in moss and stone that combine to lend the gardens of Kyoto their subtle sense of elegance.
Noted architectural historian and writer Teiji Itoh offers an informative complement to Yamamoto's visual statement through his essay on the special qualities of Kyoto design in relation to gardens, his interview with a traditional landscape gardener, and his commentary on some of Kyoto's most famous gardens.
Kenzo Yamamoto, a photographer famous for his portrayals of the scenic beauty of this ancient city, has captured the elements in moss and stone that combine to lend the gardens of Kyoto their subtle sense of elegance.
Noted architectural historian and writer Teiji Itoh offers an informative complement to Yamamoto's visual statement through his essay on the special qualities of Kyoto design in relation to gardens, his interview with a traditional landscape gardener, and his commentary on some of Kyoto's most famous gardens.