Chinese Corner: Traditional Chinese Gardens - A Piece of Heaven on Earth

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Perhaps you've never considered it, but the way we grow our gardens and the way they function reflects a lot about the culture we grow up in. Join us for this evening lecture as we explore the history and meaning of Chinese gardens, from the early Tang and Song dynasties up to the present day.

This interactive session will cover five key topics, with plenty of time for reflection and discussion:

1. Introduction: Philosophy and Aesthetics 
2. The Early Chinese Gardens
3. Gardens since the Tang and the Song dynasties
4. Features, Design and Layout 
5. Influence on European gardens