Tree potting techniques

Author: Wu Shihua Wang Chuanlong
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Publishing Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Trees play a dominant role in Chinese bonsai art, possessing unique artistic techniques. The expressive methods vary with regional differences, diverse materials, and numerous forms, exhibiting endless variations. Some excel in exposed roots and gnarled trunks; others highlight leaf shapes and colors; while others focus on flowers and fruits for aesthetic appeal. The tree posture aims for antiquity, elegance, vigor, and uniqueness, with rich colors and refined charm, which are the fundamental requirements of tree bonsai shaping art. This book emphasizes bonsai-making techniques, introducing the entire process of each bonsai creation in a step-by-step illustrated format, providing valuable references for bonsai enthusiasts and professional producers in their creative endeavors.