Choosing a style solution for decorating our backyard, we evaluate trends in different directions. So, today the exotic is welcomed in all its manifestations. The Japanese rock garden, which reflects the unique and picturesque nature of this country, looks very impressive and elegant. A huge number of hills, mountains, bays and waterfalls - bizarre combinations of these components are reflected in modern landscape design.
Features of Japanese garden art
As you know, the Japanese have a penchant for contemplation. They pay attention to the inner essence of things, and not to their appearance. That is why Japanese garden art is characterized by a combination of minimalism and symbolism. Contemplating the Japanese rock garden, a person must immerse himself in the world of fantasy, while learning about the surrounding nature and appreciating his place in it. The popularity of such a decorative composition lies in its unusualness and exoticism, because it is created according to completely different principles. The distinctive features of such gardens include:
- strict lines;
- accuracy of outlines;
- minimum details,each of which carries a certain meaning.
How is a Japanese rock garden created?
The first principle is the so-called charm of things. That is, it is intended for a person to comprehend the inner essence of things, which is hidden under the outer shell. The Japanese believe that any thing is a reflection of the divine essence of the world, and true beauty is always hidden. Therefore, each person exists in order to comprehend this beauty in everyday life.
The second principle on the basis of which the Japanese rock garden is created (the photo shows all the originality and colorfulness of these compositions) is harmony. It is expressed in the fusion of man and nature, that is, the landscape is decorated in such a way as to evoke certain feelings. That is why there are no decorative elements or bright colors in it: nothing should distract a person from contemplating nature.
Composition Basics
As a rule, the Japanese rock garden is built according to a certain composition. At the same time, it combines three elements: stone, water and plants, which together create harmony. The stone is the embodiment of the mountains and hills of Japan, while each of them plays a role on the site. Most often, their arrangement goes from left to right, since this is how works of art are perceived. In the same direction, you need to move along the Japanese rock garden. The stone in the perception of the Japanese is a symbol of strength. An immovable stone is a symbol of peace, and creating the illusion of movement speaks of the eternal development of man and nature. A rock,which over time becomes overgrown with moss, symbolizes the green hills of Japan.
Creating a Japanese rock garden with your own hands is quite simple, the main thing is to carefully select the stones. They must be of the same shape, color and texture. The composition determines which of them will play the main role, and which will be auxiliary. As a rule, this group resembles a triangle, which, with its long side, faces the facade of the house. If you decide to create such a composition, remember that you need to give the pebbles a certain idea: this way it will be possible to measure their ratio. And for this you need to feel the space, see the landscape and feel the texture of natural material.
To once again emphasize the beauty of the stones, as well as their shape and originality, you can decorate the area with a pond, sand, pebbles or just even boulders. All this in combination allows you to create an additional decorative effect. And it is also very important that the Japanese garden be created as naturally and naturally as possible and resemble a natural landscape.
