{"product_id":"9781462902576","title":"Japanese Art of Stone Appreciation: Suiseki and its Use with Bonsai","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Art of Stone Appreciation\u003c\/i\u003e is an exploration into the art of suiseki—small, naturally formed stones selected for their shape, balance, simplicity and tranquility.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSections include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristics and Aesthetic Qualities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification of Suiseki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplaying a Stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuiseki with Bonsai and Other Related Arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollecting Suiseki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Make a Carved Wooden Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuiseki Classification Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129506840816,"sku":"9781462902576","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462902576_p0.jpg?v=1763679725","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462902576","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}