Cultivated Stones: Chinese Scholars' Rocks from the Kemin Hu Collection

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Author: Emerson-Dell, KathleenThis catalogue features a gift of Chinese scholar's stones, collected from all over China and presented to the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum in nin e thematic groupings. One hundred and seven stunning photographs allow readers to plumb the depths of this ancient yet dynamic art form. Featuring numerous illustrations and historical aficionados’ own musings in both translation and the original Chinese, Phillip E. Bloom guides the reader through 2000 years of gongshi history.Phillip E. Bloom, curator of the Chinese Garden and director of the Center for East Asian Garden Studies at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, introduces readers to some of China’s most passionate 'lithomaniacs'. A collector’s preface by Hu, as well as reflections on stone collecting by American enthusiasts, complete the catalogue.Stone appreciation is on the rise in the United States, although the English-language literature remains slim. Cultivated Stones is a valuable contribution to this growing field, not just an introduction for the interested novice but a scholarly advancement in its own right.ISBN 9798218020804. The National Bonsai Foundation . hb. 148 pages. 167 colour, 1 b/w ills. 27.9 x 29.2 cm.available Show more