This book is a guide to viewing stone traditions and collectors. Essays include the evolution of viewing stone display approaches as they developed in China and Japan over the centuries, providing you ecological and philosophical issues viewing stones raise in our Anthropocene epoch as well as delineating design principles to inform and inspire stone enthusiasts in creating displays. This book opens fresh perspectives on an ancient practice to all readers who are interested in viewing stones.
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Vendeur : Center Line Books, San Rafael, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Association copy, signed and inscribed by Richard Turner to his brother John Turner, the noted author, folk-art curator, and outsider-art expert. Also, flat-signed by all three authors of this book. 203 pages, color illustrations. "Contemporary Viewing Stone Display provides a comprehensive guide to viewing stone traditions and practices, featuring a gallery of stunning stone displays by an international array of collectors. Essays trace the evolution of viewing stone display strategies as they developed in China and Japan over the centuries, consider ecological and philosophical issues viewing stones raise in our Anthropocene epoch, and delineate design principles to inform and inspire stone enthusiasts in creating displays. Balanced between a rigorous historical grounding in viewing stone appreciation and an inclusive spirit of experimentation, Contemporary Viewing Stone Display opens fresh perspectives on an ancient practice to all readers, from the curious to the connoisseur." Very good hardback copy in mildly shelfworn dust jacket. Signed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur CNH0006761
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