CHINIESE GARDEN

INTRODUCTION
At the beginning of eastern civilization a form of religion based on animist beliefs developed .the mountain sky seas , river and rocks were materialized spirits to be honoured .From the background a Chinese philosopher ,LAO TZO
,began to teach Taoism which taught people to themselves with the rhythms of life .
CONCEPT
The Taoist belief led Chinese to take much pleasure in the calming landscapes of their natural environment and eventually emulate these scene so they were closer to hand .
This was achieved through the creation of landscape paintings to view or by
creating imitation landscapes some of which were on a very large scale .

ELEMENTS OF GARDEN
There are 6 main elements of Chinese garden
ROCKS
WATER
ARTIFICIAL MOUNTAIN
PATHWAYS
BRIDGES
GARDEN STRUCTURE

GEIGRAPHICAL INFLUENCES
The most impressive feature of China is that it is endowed with a diverse natural landscape.
Eighty five percentage of China is markedly mountainous ,some of famous mountain etc.
HUA MOUNTAIN ,NORTH HENG MOUNTAIN ,SOUTH HENG MOUNTAIN .
these mountain frequently appear in Chinese landscape .
China was also traversed by three of world greatest river –THE YELLOW RIVER ,THE YANTSE RIVER ,AND THE WEST RIVER .
the China is physical context is it distinct regional variation in climate . CLASS-2ND YEAR

FEATURES OF GARDEN
Chinese gardens are constructed to recreate and miniaturize larger natural landscapes
. Traditionally, Chinese gardens blend unique, ornate buildings with natural elements.
Just about every Chinese garden contains architecture, like a building or pavilion; 
decorative rocks and a rock garden; plants, trees and flowers; and water elements, like ponds.
Most Chinese gardens are enclosed by a wall and some have winding paths

TREES IN CHINESE GARDEN

Chinese gardens contain a variety of plants chosen to provide beauty for each season. Chinese garden plants may include trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and aquatic plants. Bonsai plants are also common.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Chinese Garden Design: Tips For Creating Chinese .
BAMBOO
PINE
MAGNOLIA
AZALEA
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
OLIVE
SPIREA

NAME –RISHAV SHARM TOPIC - CHINESE GARDEN

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SCHOOL –NIMS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE