Studies on Garden Technique Expressed in the Japanese Classics Literature

“Eigamonogatari”(2)

Abstract

This study (II) picked up twenty four descriptions about nine gardens in “Eigamonogatari”(forty volumes) which is about Michinaga FUJIWARA's prosperity. The analized gardens re“Hokoin”, “Hanayamain”, “Sanjyoin”, “Horikawain”, “Kayanoin”, “Hosyoji”, “Dainagon Kintoutei”, and “Chyunagon Nagaietei”, . And the three points of view taken in the analysis are from the study (1).
The results of this study refered to below:
(1). Landscape design; The new trial of garden details such as pond, Tsuridono, Wataridono, artificial hill, Senzai, and a garden only with trees.
(2).Common-use; The circumstances of entertainments in Nantei (south garden) such as comparison horses, and cock-fighting. The effects of man made garden ornaments used at Buddhist servises such as Houju, Mizudori, Renka, and Takarabune.
(3). Maintenance; Meintenance and getting Senzai in suburban area by Denjoubito themselves.ves.