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Japanese gardens

Scope note

Use for gardens created following the Shinto, Buddhist, or Zen philosophy of the relationship between nature and people and generally characterized by simple asymmetrical designs, dominated by clipped evergreens, often incorporating bridges, rocks, stepping stones, raked gravel, and stone lanterns to create an environment for contemplation and meditation.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000252129

Broader Terms used

<gardens by form>

Term used for

gardens, Japanese

Equivalent Terms used

Japanese garden

Created

13yrs ago

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