How do Oriental gardens represent the philosophy of the East?
How do Oriental gardens represent the philosophy of the East?
How are Zen/Karesansui gardens a reflection on the arts/philosophy of the East and in Asian culture?
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Answer by d_r_siva
Feng Shui gardens do tend to have certain traits in common though such as; they are always asymmetrical [not straight lines with matching borders, as in Western gardens] and the centre [the tai chi] is always left clear. Western people like their lawns, and in my designs I usually put these near and around the middle, if my client is insistent on having grass. Where possible, everything should look natural. This goes back deep into the philosophy of Taoism. Nothing should look out of place or look artificial. Whatever is planted or put into the garden should look as though it has been there for a very long time. It is interesting to note that any rocks are chosen with care and planted not placed in the garden!
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The philosophy is an Taoist idea of harmony, where human, heaven and earth are to co-exist in the same frame.
Supposedly, the oriental garden is styled in ways resembling different features of the natural landscape. (Something predated the ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright)
For example, the arch entrance to let in lights while representing the rising sun, rocks as hills and mountains, pavilion as forest to provide a shade, then there are the different bodies of water represented by aqueduct, waterfall, pond and a zigzagging bridge to emulate the shape of the shore near the water. Plenty of potted plants, song birds and fish are scattered all over the garden to create a symbolic nature — in the back of a luxurious mansion.
In addition, people also ask Feng shui masters to design the garden/house according to other symbolic elements and teachings of I-Ching, Five Phase (Five Element) or Yin Yang (Bagua). These are meant to generate elementary balance in a subconscious sense while promoting the flow of Qi (elemental energy). (In other words, aesthetically pleasing in a symbolic sense…)
This is merely speculation, rather than a professional or academic view, but I find it interesting that while Eastern philosophies often stress personal enrichment and discipline, many in the West favor quick solutions that are easy to maintain. Likewise, there is the contrast between the cultivated rock gardens, frequently-groomed trees and strict observance of tradition by some people in the East.. as opposed to the automatic-sprinkler, riding lawnmower, and plastic flowers that we encounter so often in the West. Woo long sentences.