Western perceptions, had altered considerable;

to acknowledge and appreciate Chinese gardens, for their.....

" Greatness and naturally important standing, in Chinese culture."

By then, earning also the description, of ' naturalistic ' style.

                         further

Chinese art was even considered, perhaps;

the ' purest,' form of all.

And an understanding ensued, of the Chinese passion, for venerable things.

[ Marie Louise Gothein - A History of Garden Art 1928 -  reprinted 1979 ]