LITERATI STYLE PENJING: CHINESE BONSAI MASTERWORKS｜ Books

The art of bonsai is widely known in the West: from the Karate Kid to the American Bonsai Association and even local grocery stores, bonsai has become a common sight in the States. But bonsai, the Japanese art of creating miniature trees, actually originated in China, where it's called penjing. Penjing, meaning "tray scenery," is a traditional Chinese art of creating miniature potted landscapes including trees and other plants. Brought from China to Japan in ancient times before spreading to the West, bonsai/penjing is now popular throughout the world.

Literati Style Penjing; Chinese Bonsai Masterworks explains the concept of penjing with a literati bent, exploring its rich history and aesthetics, as well as cultivation techniques, and care and maintenance. It includes 12 examples of literati style penjing creations, which incorporate a deep knowledge of the art form together with practical creativity and artistic beauty.

160 pages
Hardcover
Brand:Independent PublisheSKU:120461Tags:ASIAN CULTURE, ASIAN GARDENS, Author_Artist_Dsgnr:BY THOMAS ELIAS, BONSAI, BONSAI BOOK, BrandName:Independent Publishers Group, CHINESE GARDEN, Class:ASIAN, Class:GARDEN, PENJING, SubClass1:BONSAI, SubClass1:NON FICTION, Subject:ASIAN, Subject:BONSAI, Theme:ASIAN COLLECTIONS