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B2

2021-2024
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Brazilian Journal of Enviromnent

e-ISSN: 2595-4431


Abstract

Japanese gardens, with their millennia-old tradition, are widely recognized in the collective imagination for their distinctive approach to the relationship between the individual and the landscape. Nevertheless, a gap can be observed in Brazilian landscape design education concerning this specific mode of designing and its underlying cultural and philosophical foundations. This study examines Japanese gardens through their design principles and their integration with culture and landscape, seeking to identify lessons applicable to contemporary landscape practice. By investigating the historical origins of Japanese gardens, the schools of thought that shaped them, and their compositional principles, it becomes evident that these concepts can be reinterpreted and integrated into current design approaches. The findings suggest that incorporating these principles into academic curricula may enrich landscape design education, providing future professionals with a more holistic, reflective, and sensitive understanding of the landscape.

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