The Japanese Art of Stone Appreciation (Tuttle Classics)

Price 14.66 - 20.05 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 884387862945, 9784805310137

Brand Tuttle Pub

Written by two leading experts in the field, 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. This concise introduction offers aesthetic guidance and direct practical advice. It details the essential characteristics of a high-quality suiseki, describing the various systems of stone classification and showing how to display a suiseki to its best advantage. There is also a section on incorporating suiseki with bonsai, the most popular and rewarding complement to a peaceful suiseki landscape.