“Calming visual spaces: learning from Kyoto Zen gardens” by Lyons, Tonder, Shortreed and Tetsutani
Conference:
Type(s):
Interest Area:
- Application
Title:
- Calming visual spaces: learning from Kyoto Zen gardens
Session/Category Title: Calm Places
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Abstract:
Zen gardens exhibit sophisticated visual designs achieved with minimal compositions and engender a calm, contemplative atmosphere. Here we use perceptual models to study Zen garden design with the aim of discovering guidelines for the creation of calm visual spaces.
References:
1. Shortreed, I. 2001. Kyoto Gardens: A virtual stroll through Zen landscapes. Mercury Software CD-ROM.
