| The Japanese Art of Stone Appreciation: Suiseki and Its Use with Bonsai Original Edition Contributor(s): Covello, Vincent T. (Author), Yoshimura, Yuji (Author), Arntzen, Sonja (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 4805310138 ISBN-13: 9784805310137 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: Offers aesthetic guidance and practical advice for the delicate art of miniature landscape creation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Japanese Gardens - General - Art | Asian - Japanese - Crafts & Hobbies | Folkcrafts |
| Dewey: 745.584 |
| LCCN: 2009004361 |
| Series: Tuttle Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.12" W x 8" (0.40 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Japanese Art of Stone Appreciation is an exploration into the art of suiseki--small, naturally formed stones selected for their shape, balance, simplicity and tranquility. Written by two leading experts in the field of Japanese gardening and art, this concise introduction offers aesthetic guidance and direct practical advice that is a window into traditional Japanese culture. It details the essential characteristics of a high-quality suiseki, describing the various systems of stone classification in this Japanese art form and explaining how to display a suiseki to its best advantage. There is also a section on incorporating suiseki alongside a bonsai tree, the most popular and rewarding complement to peaceful suiseki miniature landscape gardens. Sections include:
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