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Mountains in the Sea The Vietnamese Miniature Landscape Art of Hon Non Bo
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Mountains in the Sea The Vietnamese Miniature Landscape Art of Hon Non Bo Hardcover - 2005

by Phan Van Lit; Lew Buller


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No one knows when Hon Non Bo, or Vietnamese miniature landscape art, began, but creating a scenic landscape in miniature has been a special pastime for Vietnamese people for hundreds of years. The duplication of nature in an artfully reduced scale is now appreciated by many Westerners as well. Lit Phan and Buller's unique new book is a comprehensive and exciting introduction to this elaborate natural art form that is akin to---but different in essential ways from---the more familiar art of bonsai. The book begins with an introduction to the scenic highlights of the landscape and unique geography of Vietnam. Subsequent chapters provide historical details on cultural and philosophical traditions of Hon Non Bo, followed by in-depth information of both an aesthetic and practical nature on how to create elegant and meaningful examples of miniature landscapes. The detailed text is complemented by fine color photos documenting the creative process and providing excellent samples of finished work. Both inspirational and practical, this handsome book is sure to introduce many new devotees to the art of Hon Non Bo.

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Ancient Viet Nam was located in what is today the Henan province of China where two famous places, Dong Dinh lake and the Nam Linh mountain range, are well known to many Vietnamese people.

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  • Title Mountains in the Sea The Vietnamese Miniature Landscape Art of Hon Non Bo
  • Author Phan Van Lit; Lew Buller
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 232
  • Publisher Timber Press, Incorporated, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
  • Date March 1, 2005
  • ISBN 9780881925159
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