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Bonsai
The art of growing miniature potted trees. In Japanese culture these graceful creations are often displayed in living rooms as symbols of the beauty of nature. It is a true art form that requires special techniques such as pruning, wiring, fertilizing, and watering. People not only enjoy its visual appearance but also appreciate the effort put into their creation.
In the Edo period, bonsai arose as a popular hobby among the people, and it is still a popular pastime for enthusiasts all over the world. Because people of high birth, such as the imperial family, loved bonsai, it has come to be considered more art than simply a hobby.
This book is a collection of exquisite photographs of bonsai grouped by month--featuring many seasonal examples of these miniature trees from January to December.
In the Edo period, bonsai arose as a popular hobby among the people, and it is still a popular pastime for enthusiasts all over the world. Because people of high birth, such as the imperial family, loved bonsai, it has come to be considered more art than simply a hobby.
This book is a collection of exquisite photographs of bonsai grouped by month--featuring many seasonal examples of these miniature trees from January to December.
288 pages, Paperback
First published October 11, 2011
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April 25, 2023
A truly beautiful book that covers a small history of bonsai as well as the eventual exporting of the art form to all parts of the world. The majority of the book also functions as a survey of various species of trees in lovely full-page photographs that highlight not only the artistry of bonsai but the species themselves.
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