Shoushan Stone Chronicle (2 Volumes)

Author: Zhou Jinhuo
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Publishing Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The Great Compendium of Shoushan Stone is divided into two volumes. The first volume is primarily text-based, presenting a substantial 100,000+ words that comprehensively cover the distribution and formation of Shoushan stone, its composition and characteristics, classification and varieties, the history and evolution of carving, artistic schools, carving techniques, appreciation and collection, identification and maintenance, as well as insights from renowned artists and anecdotes from the art world. The content is extensive, professional, and deeply rooted, with a well-structured and clearly articulated organization, and the writing flows effortlessly. The second volume focuses on images, showcasing rare photographs of carvings by masters, accompanied by concise and elegant essays, insightful critiques, and refined and tasteful annotations. Additionally, advanced modern media technology is employed to edit and record a wealth of materials, resulting in the companion DVD Shoushan Stone Art, achieving a harmonious blend of text and visuals, sound, and image. With this compendium in hand, one gains a complete "encyclopedia of Shoushan stone." Whether in content, quality, design, or production, this work stands as a masterpiece.