Artistically what we might call negative space is an often overlooked defining characteristic of the Japanese garden. First, I’ll go over the importance of understanding the concept of Ma and then I’ll get into 5 specific spatial design principles used in Japanese gardens…
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6 Comments
Thank you for educating us on ma. I had always focused on, for example, the shape of a japanese maple tree rather than the pruned space between the branches. That is what gives it it's style and beauty.
I m new learner of Japanese garden, but u explained it so beautiful thank you.
Well explained concept. Not over philosophical at all. I really like it.
6 isn't odd
Ma is really difficult in a rather small backyard garden 😔, however I will try to improve it. Thank you 🙂🌿
This was just the video I needed. I'm at the very beginning stages of creating my "ma" or empty space in the garden. I appreciate the comments of how to define the space in a " forest area" with some some of clear fencing or hedges. Wish me luck!