Generations of culture in Japan are shown in gardens existing for hundreds of years; varying in form and expression reflecting the influence of the period in which each was built. A temple garden with thick moss and symbolic arrangement of stones; dry landscaping; extravagant and imposing gardens with beautiful lakes reflecting the mountains beyond; peaceful and harmonious settings for the buildings which were set in them.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320806
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Gardens, Japanese
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment - Social aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Gardens - Design
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Gardens, Japanese
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Landscape gardening
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Nature (Aesthetics)
Documentary → Documentary films - Japan
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)