The word penjing can be roughly translated from the Chinese as "potted scenery." It is the original, older form of the art of bonsai. Penjing aims to embody entire natural scenes within individual works. Penjing is sometimes described as Ch...Lasīt vairāk
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 or...Lasīt vairāk
Discusses the ancient Chinese art of growing plants on a miniature scale, addressing its history, techniques of caring for and maintaining penjing, and aesthetics. The bonsai tree has become a near-ubiquitous aspect of Japanese art. Less...Lasīt vairāk
