Dissertation on Oriental Gardening (1773)

""A Dissertation On Oriental Gardening"" is a book written by William Chambers in 1773. The book is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of gardens in the Oriental style. Chambers, who was a prominent architect and designer in the 18th century, draws on his extensive travels in Asia to provide readers with a detailed account of the principles and techniques of Oriental gardening.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history and philosophy of Oriental gardening, including the principles of balance, harmony, and simplicity. The second part focuses on the practical aspects of garden design, including the use of water features, pavilions, and bridges. The third part provides detailed instructions for the construction of a variety of garden elements, including rockeries, grottoes, and artificial mountains.Throughout the book, Chambers emphasizes the importance of creating gardens that reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. He also stresses the need for careful planning and attention to detail in order to achieve a harmonious and balanced design.""A Dissertation On Oriental Gardening"" is considered a landmark work in the history of garden design. It influenced a generation of designers and architects, and its principles continue to be relevant to this day. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of gardening, landscape architecture, or design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.