Practical Guide to Bonsai Styles of the World
This comprehensive guide offers insights into over 40 bonsai styles, including traditional Japanese and Chinese forms and six African-inspired designs. Each style comes with precise design guidelines and is illustrated with drawings and photographs.
Practical Guide to Bonsai Styles of the World is the definitive resource for
mastering the ancient art of bonsai design. This comprehensive guide covers
more than forty distinct styles, from traditional Japanese and Chinese forms to
six uniquely African innovations that reflect the continent’s natural beauty.
Each style is meticulously illustrated with detailed line drawings and stunning
full-colour photographs, revealing the characteristics and variations that
define authentic bonsai artistry. The author provides precise design guidelines
for every style, recommending the most suitable plants and appropriate
containers to achieve success.
An essential introductory section explores composition principles and design
fundamentals, whilst a useful classification system offers quick reference to
style features and Japanese equivalents. Now in its third edition, the book
features completely updated content, user-friendly design and intuitive
colour-coding for effortless navigation.
Whether customers are complete beginners discovering bonsai’s meditative
appeal or seasoned enthusiasts seeking to expand their repertoire, this
essential reference transforms complex techniques into achievable artistic
mastery for any skill level.
Additional information
| ISBN | 9781920217495 |
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