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American Viewing Stones
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Author : James L. Greaves
language : en
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Release Date : 2008
American Viewing Stones written by James L. Greaves and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Suiseki categories.
Viewing Stones Of North America
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Author : Thomas S. Elias
language : en
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Release Date : 2014-11
Viewing Stones Of North America written by Thomas S. Elias and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11 with Chinese scholars' rocks categories.
Although firmly rooted in ancient East Asia cultures, stone appreciation has no necessary boundaries; around the mid-twentieth century it found a congenial reception in the West, where it slowly began to flourish. While after more than a half-century, Asian perspectives on connoisseurship of natural stones have become well established in the West, books on viewing stones still predominantly feature East Asian examples. This is the first book to feature outstanding North American viewing stones from private and institutional collections, and includes introductory essays on Native American stone appreciation and a brief history of stone collecting on the continent. North America has a rich and varied geological history that is yielding many types of beautiful and unusual stones. Some resemble natural features, plateaus or mountains with cascading rivulets, while others are figurative, portraying creatures real or mythical. Some are abstract in form, while others exhibit appealing shapes, beautiful colors, or fascinating surface patterns. However, all share one quality: an ability to elicit an emotional response in the viewer. They confront us with the beauty and diversity of the natural world and demand a response, while we are drawn, willingly, to comply. Sixty-three individuals and institutions participated in this project. From over 330 professional photographs submitted for consideration, 151 stones were selected for inclusion. A jury of stone enthusiasts evaluated each submission based on seven criteria, without knowing the identity of either collector or owner. The result is fabulous array of beautiful and unusual stones from a diverse group of collectors, demonstrating not only the richness and diversity of the continent's geological resources but also the vibrancy and enthusiasm of the North American collecting community.
Suiseki Viewing Stones
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Author : Melba L. Tucker
language : en
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Release Date : 1996
Suiseki Viewing Stones written by Melba L. Tucker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Bonsai. categories.
Contemporary Viewing Stone Display
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Author : Richard Turner
language : en
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Release Date : 2020-07-10
Contemporary Viewing Stone Display written by Richard Turner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-10 with categories.
A comprehensive guide to viewing stone traditions and practices, featuring a gallery of stunning stone displays by an international array of collectors. This volume offers fresh perspectives on an ancient practice to all readers, from the curious to the connoisseur.
Small Stones Worlds Apart
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Author : Thomas Elias
language : en
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Release Date : 2021-10
Small Stones Worlds Apart written by Thomas Elias and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10 with categories.
Small Stones Worlds Apart is the most comprehensive book featuring small-sized viewing stones ever published in the English language. The 272-page illustrated book features 439 stones or stone displays. The book is a product of an online Small Stone Contest sponsored by the Viewing Stone Association of North America (VSANA). Each stone or display is assigned to one of four categories: traditional stones, contemporary stones, traditional stone displays or contemporary stone displays.
Viewing Stone Arts Of Yunnan
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Author : Thomas Elias
language : en
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Release Date : 2018-12-15
Viewing Stone Arts Of Yunnan written by Thomas Elias and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-15 with categories.
The first book in English of the natural viewing stones, scholar's rocks, decorative rocks, jewelry and sculpture made from stone from Yunnan province, China. It is generously illustrated with full page images of Dali Marble and Wuding picture stones, Golden Dragon Jade, Yunnan Red Agate, Iron Ball, and pattern stones from the Jinshan, Lancang, Honghe and Nujiang Rivers. Maps and chapters introducing Yunnan province, the geology and the history of Yunnan stone art appreciation and references are included. It is hardbound with a dust jacket and contains 152 pages. The co-authors are Thomas S. Elias, Lianju Li and Christopher Y. Fan. Deeply rooted in ancient Chinese culture, viewing stone culture has evolved over millennia and prospered and expanded in the last four decades. Once stone appreciation was in the realm of the scholars and bureaucrats who often composed poetry and prose about their attributes or praised their virtues in calligraphy and paintings. Later, merchants embraced this art form and brought it to a wider audience. Today in modern China, millions of people throughout the country engaged in the collection and appreciation of beauty and interesting stones and various pieces of jewelry and sculptures made from stone. Chinese stone appreciation culture has spread to countries globally.
Japanese Art Of Stone Appreciation
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Author : Vincent T. Covello
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2011-12-20
Japanese Art Of Stone Appreciation written by Vincent T. Covello and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-20 with Gardening categories.
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: Historical Background Characteristics and Aesthetic Qualities Classification of Suiseki Displaying a Stone Suiseki with Bonsai and Other Related Arts Collecting Suiseki How to Make a Carved Wooden Base Suiseki Classification Systems
Spirit Stones
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language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2014-01-28
Spirit Stones written by and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-28 with Art categories.
Brilliant photographs of scholars' rocks, or Chinese ornamental stones, from a leading collection Shaped by nature and selected by man, scholars' rocks, or gongshi, have been prized by Chinese intellectuals since the Tang dynasty, and are now sought after by Western collectors as well. They are a natural subject for the photographer Jonathan Singer, most recently acclaimed for his images of those other remarkable hybrids of art and nature, Japanese bonsai. Here Singer turns his lens on some 150 fine gongshi, ancient and modern, from the world-class collection of Kemin Hu, a recognized authority on this art form. In his photographs, Singer captures the spiritual qualities of these stones as never thought possible in two dimensions; he shows us that scholars' rocks truly are, in Hu's words, "condensations of the vital essence and energy of heaven and earth." Hu contributes an introductory essay on the history and aesthetics of scholars' rocks, explaining the traditional terms of stone appreciation, such as shou (thin), zhou (wrinkled), lou (channels), and tou (holes). She also provides a narrative caption for each stone, describing its history and characteristics.
Bonsai And Penjing
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Author : Ann McClellan
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2016-10-11
Bonsai And Penjing written by Ann McClellan and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-11 with Gardening categories.
This book tells the awe-inspiring stories of bonsai and penjing trees in the collection of the National Arboretum in Washington D.C. It details their valuable role in international diplomacy and as instruments of American presidential influence. It also describes their inclusion in world's fair exhibitions, in Asian-inspired gardens around the country, and as a window onto the extensive cultivation of bonsai in North America today. An extensive first-hand account by Dr. John L. Creech is included about the first extraordinary gift of 53 bonsai from Japan to the U.S. in 1976 which prompted the founding of the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. Bonsai & Penjing, Ambassadors of Beauty and Peace describes how Chinese penjing and North American bonsai were later added to the Museum, making its collection the most comprehensive in the world. Stories of individual trees and forest plantings are featured, as are the roles played by the skilled and talented creators of these living art forms—people such as John Naka, Saburo Kato, Yuji Yoshimura, Harry Hirao, and Dr. Yee-Sun Wu. Armchair travelers can experience what a visit to the Museum is like, including the discovery of its remarkable viewing stones. Bonsai & Penjing, Ambassadors of Beauty and Peace will delight anyone intrigued by these living works of art and curious about the stories they bring to life.
Beyond Suiseki
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Author : Manette Gerstle
language : en
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Release Date : 2007
Beyond Suiseki written by Manette Gerstle and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Chinese scholars' rocks categories.
This is the first twenty-first century look at burgeoning global arts based on 2,000-year-old Far Eastern devotion to Chinese and Korean viewing stones as well as Japanese suiseki. Here, the thrilling world of Western viewing stones is also discussed.