SPIRIT STONES: The Ancient Art of the Scholar's Rock
Shaped by nature and selected by man, scholars' rocks, or gangshi, have been prized by Chinese intellectuals since the Tang dynasty, and are now sought after by Western collectors. This simplistic yet elegant volume celebrates the beauty, poetry, and history of this rich and fascinating art form with 140 fine pieces. Slipcased. B&W photos.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 236
Publisher: Abbeville
Size: 12½x15 inches
ISBN: 9780789211521
Item #: 9401547