The Japanese Art of Stone Appreciation - Suiseki and its Use with Bonsai (Paperback, Original Ed.)

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

General

Imprint:	Tuttle Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Tuttle Classics
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	October 2009
Authors:	Vincent T. Covello • Yuji Yoshimura
Foreword by:	Sonja Arntzen
Dimensions:	203 x 130 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Unsewn / adhesive bound
Pages:	160
Edition:	Original Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-4-8053-1013-7
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods > Bonsai Books > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods > Bonsai
LSN:	4-8053-1013-8
Barcode:	9784805310137

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