Suiseki : The Asian Art of Beautiful Stones

Suiseki, or the Asian art of beautiful stones, is a bit like bonsai, except it features small rocks & pebbles rather than miniature trees. See the majestic effects of nature & time on stone that has been polished & shaped by wind & water -- & learn how Suiseki¿s asymmetry & simplicity fit in with other aspects of Asian culture. The perfect rock contains within it the larger structures of nature -- mountains with lakes, waterfalls, even humans & animals. While many of the pieces have simply been discovered & artfully displayed, others feature creative touches, & still more are hand-shaped. Shows how you can create your own Suiseki collection -- from finding an ¿expressive¿ stone to building a container to adding the finishing touches to your display. Color illustrations.Benz, Willi is the author of 'Suiseki : The Asian Art of Beautiful Stones', published 2007 under ISBN 9781422366066 and ISBN 1422366065.