Modern Japanese Gardens in Japan
The design of Japanese gardens has always had a symbiotic relationship with the architectural style of the buildings to which they are attached. It is not surprising, therefore, that the rapid westernisation of people's way of life, which took place through the twentieth century, but especially after the Second World War, has had a profound influence on modern Japanese garden design. The effect of this change was not just felt in the domestic sphere, but also in the use of public spaces.
This lecture by Yoko Kawaguchi will look at how changes both in the taste in plants and the expectations people have of their gardens have influenced garden design. More broadly, we will be examining how designers have addressed the issues raised by the pressures on space in modern cities.
Time: 18:30 GMT
