Suiseki Viewing Stones
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Beyond Suiseki
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Author : Manette Gerstle
language : en
Publisher:
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.
Suiseki Viewing Stones
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Author : Melba L. Tucker
language : en
Publisher:
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.
American Viewing Stones
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Author : James L. Greaves
language : en
Publisher:
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
Publisher:
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
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Author : Willi Benz
language : en
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
Release Date : 2000
Suiseki written by Willi Benz and has been published by Sterling Publishing (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Art categories.
Suiseki is a little like bonsai, except it features small rocks and pebbles instead of miniature trees. This volume shows how to create a Suiseki collection, and covers tools, the places to look and ways to prepare them for viewing. It also discusses which rocks best suit this art form.
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
Chrysanthemum Stones
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Author : Thomas S. Elias
language : en
Publisher: Floating World Editions
Release Date : 2010
Chrysanthemum Stones written by Thomas S. Elias and has been published by Floating World Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Art categories.
Chrysanthemum stones are so called due to their unique mineral formations that resemble chrysanthemum flowers. A rarity in nature, they are found primarily in East Asia, where they have been admired for nearly three centuries; they are now are achieving notice among Western collectors, and recently have been found in the United States. Chrysanthemum Stones is the first comprehensive presentation of these extraordinarily beautiful stones, and sets a new standard for books relating to the art of stone appreciation that has flourished in Asia for over 2,000 years. The authors traveled extensively in China and Japan to bring historical information together with new data, which is generously illustrated with over 120 full-color photographs. Readers are shown the full range of chrysanthemum stones, from the rarest and most valuable to those more frequently encountered in the marketplace, and are provided the most complete set of published references to chrysanthemum stones available. Book jacket.
Caribbean Suiseki Gallery
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Author : Hector M Melendez
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-06-14
Caribbean Suiseki Gallery written by Hector M Melendez and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-14 with categories.
I love Suiseki stones the same way I love creating bonsai. By some way they both bring peace to my soul. The difference is that we give shape to bonsai, but stones have been shaped by nature for millions and millions of years here in planet Earth. The hard part is finding that special stone that represents something in nature, in a small scale. But the difficulty of finding that special stone is what makes this art fun. Just like bonsai, suiseki stones are a small-scale representation of something big. And that is why they can go together in the same composition. Suiseki art, just like bonsai, was originated in Japan hundreds of years ago, and has refined with the years. I have been appreciating and collecting these stones now for several years. You may say that I am crazy, but I can sit in a chair for hours just looking at my collection. We can find them in the form of mountains, human figures, animals, waterfalls, islands, landscapes, lakes and more. And we find them in beaches, rivers and in rocky terrain. In this book I want to show you my entire suiseki stones collection, where I give names to some of them, and in some cases I try to explain what I see in them with a brief story. But you may see other things different than me because this is an appreciation art. Some of the suiseki compositions in this book may include bonsai. All stones presented in this book were found by me in the island of Puerto Rico, country where I live. A part of the title mentions the Caribbean because Puerto Rico is located at the Caribbean Sea. All images in this book are in black and white for artistic purposes. I just hope that you enjoy what you will see in this book and that it encourages you to start your own suiseki collection soon.
Spirit Stones
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Author :
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.
Modern Chinese Scholars Rocks
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Author : Kemin Hu
language : en
Publisher: Floating World Editions
Release Date : 2006
Modern Chinese Scholars Rocks written by Kemin Hu and has been published by Floating World Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Through descriptions and color photographs, Modern Chinese Scholars' Rocks introduces over 40 stone types, including their mineral compositions, typical colors, hardness on the Mohr scale, and where they are found or quarried. The qualities for which they are valued are explained as are other features for the stone connoisseur to look for. Separate chapters explain how to display stones to their best advant age and how to make display stands.