In Full Circle: The Japanese-Style Garden As A Work Of Art In Progress
In Full Circle: The Japanese-Style Garden As A Work Of Art In Progress DVD VIDEO
Movie
DVD
Bardwell Smith
2004
DVD
$29.99
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In Full Circle: The Japanese-Style Garden As a Work of Art in Progress
The Japanese landscape garden is the world's preeminent art form for evoking nature's beauty in three-dimensional space. Centuries of evolution have produced a rich vocabulary of styles suited to varying needs, and a set of design principles shaped by observation of nature and human perception. Experiencing nature through the senses—in a heightened form as only art can do—is at the heart of this vital art form, which continues to evolve in response to human needs and changing culture.
In Full Circle demystifies the process of creating and maintaining Japanese-style gardens through examples gleaned from nationally respected designer David Slawson's garden at Carleton College. The context-sensitive design and maintenance process is broken down into its component parts—response to site, client, and local materials—timeless sources of inspiration that David calls the Accord Triangle.
The video demonstrates how the same methods used by the garden's designer can guide the committed gardeners—artists in their own right—who tend this living work of art in succeeding decades. The emotional impact of a garden is highly dependent on the quality of its care and pruning. How is the designer's original inspiration—the garden's unique experience of natural beauty—tended and even improved year by year in creative response to the challenges that come with time? As questions like this are answered, we come to understand the garden as a work of art in progress.
As one garden viewer states in the video, "When you're stimulated by something this balanced and beautiful, it has an effect on your entire being. It elevates it, no question."
In the final analysis, the garden changes the way we look at the world around us. In full circle, nature first inspires the designer, but in the end the garden inspires its viewers to see the natural world in a new and deeper way. Up close or at a distance, we come to appreciate nature's rich design. The Garden of Quiet Listening ultimately becomes the master teacher, who speaks on behalf of the natural world.
The Principles of Japanese Garden Design - Lecture (43 minutes)
The addition of David Slawson's May 2004 slide lecture at Carleton College doubles the video's educational value. As David reveals the process of site selection, finding rocks, and building the Garden of Quiet Listening at Carleton College, one gains insight into how a Japanese-style garden is put together. In the second half of his lecture, David elaborates on the nature of this landscape art. You will see how the garden maker creates a richly textured landscape experience. He begins by exploring how our world view influences the decisions we make about our home and garden design. Through images of nature and gardens, he illustrates key design principles for "painting" a scene with rocks and plants to evoke our most deeply cherished landscape experiences. David ends the program with his recent work in Arkansas, and the message that inspires his art:
"Recollecting the subtle seasonal moods of our native landscape, re-create with a quiet, graceful charm those moods that speak to you in your innermost heart." Illustrations for Designing Mountain, Water, and Hillside Field Landscapes, by Zoen.
Credits
Filmed and edited by Paul Krause
Written by David Slawson and Paul Krause
Produced by Bardwell Smith
Carleton Master Gardener: Mary Bigelow
Format: DVD
Running Time: 30-minute video + 43-minute lecture
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
The Japanese landscape garden is the world's preeminent art form for evoking nature's beauty in three-dimensional space. Centuries of evolution have produced a rich vocabulary of styles suited to varying needs, and a set of design principles shaped by observation of nature and human perception. Experiencing nature through the senses—in a heightened form as only art can do—is at the heart of this vital art form, which continues to evolve in response to human needs and changing culture.
In Full Circle demystifies the process of creating and maintaining Japanese-style gardens through examples gleaned from nationally respected designer David Slawson's garden at Carleton College. The context-sensitive design and maintenance process is broken down into its component parts—response to site, client, and local materials—timeless sources of inspiration that David calls the Accord Triangle.
The video demonstrates how the same methods used by the garden's designer can guide the committed gardeners—artists in their own right—who tend this living work of art in succeeding decades. The emotional impact of a garden is highly dependent on the quality of its care and pruning. How is the designer's original inspiration—the garden's unique experience of natural beauty—tended and even improved year by year in creative response to the challenges that come with time? As questions like this are answered, we come to understand the garden as a work of art in progress.
As one garden viewer states in the video, "When you're stimulated by something this balanced and beautiful, it has an effect on your entire being. It elevates it, no question."
In the final analysis, the garden changes the way we look at the world around us. In full circle, nature first inspires the designer, but in the end the garden inspires its viewers to see the natural world in a new and deeper way. Up close or at a distance, we come to appreciate nature's rich design. The Garden of Quiet Listening ultimately becomes the master teacher, who speaks on behalf of the natural world.
The Principles of Japanese Garden Design - Lecture (43 minutes)
The addition of David Slawson's May 2004 slide lecture at Carleton College doubles the video's educational value. As David reveals the process of site selection, finding rocks, and building the Garden of Quiet Listening at Carleton College, one gains insight into how a Japanese-style garden is put together. In the second half of his lecture, David elaborates on the nature of this landscape art. You will see how the garden maker creates a richly textured landscape experience. He begins by exploring how our world view influences the decisions we make about our home and garden design. Through images of nature and gardens, he illustrates key design principles for "painting" a scene with rocks and plants to evoke our most deeply cherished landscape experiences. David ends the program with his recent work in Arkansas, and the message that inspires his art:
"Recollecting the subtle seasonal moods of our native landscape, re-create with a quiet, graceful charm those moods that speak to you in your innermost heart." Illustrations for Designing Mountain, Water, and Hillside Field Landscapes, by Zoen.
Credits
Filmed and edited by Paul Krause
Written by David Slawson and Paul Krause
Produced by Bardwell Smith
Carleton Master Gardener: Mary Bigelow
Format: DVD
Running Time: 30-minute video + 43-minute lecture
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
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All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
