| Author |
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Quaintance, Richard |
| LoC No. |
79622135
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| Title |
An Explanatory Discourse by Tan Chet-qua of Quang-chew-fu, Gent.
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| Series Title |
Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 191
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"An Explanatory Discourse by Tan Chet-qua of Quang-chew-fu, Gent. by Chambers" is a philosophical treatise on landscape gardening written in the latter part of the 18th century. This book presents itself as a dialogical work wherein Tan Chet-qua serves as a voice for a more Eastern perspective on gardening, in contrast to contemporary Western practices. The text reflects on the ideals of gardening set forth by Sir William Chambers, and through the guise of an Eastern character, it aims to critique and expand the Western understanding of aesthetics in landscape architecture. The book primarily revolves around the principles of gardening and landscape design as interpreted through the lens of Chinese aesthetics. Tan Chet-qua argues for a gardening style that promotes emotional diversity and interaction with nature, challenging the more rigid forms of English gardening of the time. He contrasts the grandeur and emotional range of Chinese gardens with the perceived limitations of English garden design, which he believes often lacks variety and imagination. Chet-qua makes a case for embracing a broader palette of designs that can evoke multiple sensory experiences, urging peers to innovate while engaging with their natural environment, thus inviting readers to rethink the role of art and nature in landscaping. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
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| Subject |
Gardens, Chinese -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Gardens, English -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39803 |
| Release Date |
May 26, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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