Scholars' Rocks from Kemin Hu

The Suyuan Stone Catalogue: Scholars’ Rocks in Ancient China
by Kemin Hu

This is one of the most comprehensive and important texts on the collection and appreciation of scholars’ rocks (gongshi) in ancient China. The selections included here, the first to be published in English, are presented with insightful commentary and over 188 wood-block and full-color illustrations, creating an invaluable reference book for all those interested in traditional Chinese aesthetics, gardens, penjing, or simply the brilliant art of nature.

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Weatherhill, 2002
156 pages. 8.5″ x 11″, Hard Cover

Other Books on Scholars’ Rocks by Kemin Hu

• Spirit Stones – The Ancient Art of the Scholar’s Rocks (2014)
• The Romance of Scholar’s Stones: Adventures in Appreciation (2011)
• Modern Chinese Scholars’ Rocks – A Guide for Collectors (2006)
• The Suyuan Stone Catalogue: Scholars’ Rocks in Ancient China (2002)
• The Spirit of Gongshi: Chinese Scholar’s Rocks (1998)