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From
The Publisher
Feng Shui (fung schway) originated in ancient China, as farmers
sought to survive through finding harmony with nature, but in recent
years it has moved to the West and entered the mainstream of the
modern design world. Internationally renowned interior designers,
architects, and landscapers are adopting feng shui precepts in their
work, and stories abound of the remarkable, positive impact feng
shui has had on people's lives. This informed and informative book
offers a clear understanding of the historical roots of feng shui,
its fundamental principles, and shows how they can be used practically
today. With photographs of both classic and modern examples of feng
shui in practice, Feng Shui Design offers inspiration and down-to-earth
ideas for anyone to follow in considering home, garden, or office
designs. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs, drawings,
charts, plans, and original calligraphy by Master Lin Yun, Feng
Shui Design will be required reading for designers, architects,
and anyone wanting to explore this ancient art.
Reviews
- From Booknews
Feng Shui (fung schway) originated in ancient China, as farmers
sought to survive through finding harmony with nature, but in recent
years it has moved to the West and entered the mainstream of the
modern design world. Internationally renowned interior designers,
architects, and landscapers are adopting feng shui precepts in their
work, and stories abound of the remarkable, positive impact feng
shui has had on people's lives. This informed and informative book
offers a clear understanding of the historical roots of feng shui,
its fundamental principles, and shows how they can be used practically
today. With photographs of both classic and modern examples of feng
shui in practice, Feng Shui Design offers inspiration and down-to-earth
ideas for anyone to follow in considering home, garden, or office
designs. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs, drawings,
charts, plans, and original calligraphy by Master Lin Yun, Feng
Shui Design will be required reading for designers, architects,
and anyone wanting to explore this ancient art.
Reviews
- From Library Journal
Rossbach's previous books (e.g., Interior Design with Feng Shui,
Dutton, 1991) show how feng shui uses placement to create a harmonious,
restful, energizing environment. Here, she and Yun aim to "achieve
a broader and deeper understanding...of feng shui" by examining
its influence on Western design, its tenets, and its use in China
in landscaping, architecture, and business and residential interiors.
An excellent purchase for large interior design collections.
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