The Friends of the Library Annual Meeting followed by Traditional Chinese Gardens: A Brief Introduction

Jin Feng, Architectural Historian

This presentation is a brief introduction to the art of traditional Chinese garden-making, using a few well-known examples in the city of Suzhou.

Nine of Suzhou's famous gardens are part of UNESCO's World Heritage sites.

They are regarded as the finest embodiment of Chinese “Mountain and Water" garden design.

Jin Feng reviews the cultural and historical background of the Chinese garden-making tradition and discusses some of the most recognized design principles of Chinese garden-making.