Jing Zhuang dry landscape refers to a traditional Japanese garden style characterized by the use of rocks, gravel, and sometimes plants to represent natural landscapes such as mountains, rivers, and lakes. This style emphasizes simplicity and the beauty of nature without the use of water. The term 'dry landscape' or 'kare-sansui' in Japanese, translates to 'dry mountain-water'. It originated in the 16th century and is a form of Japanese Zen garden design.