The development history of Karesansui

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Karesansui, also known as dry landscape gardening, is a Japanese art form that utilizes stone arrangements to represent a natural landscape without using plants. It originated in the 11th century and developed in Zen Buddhism. The earliest known karesansui gardens were in temples, where they were used to create a tranquil space for meditation. Over time, karesansui spread to secular homes and became a popular form of garden design in Japan. Key developments include the creation of different styles, such as the traditional 'mountain' style and the 'river' style, each with distinct techniques for stone arrangement.