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I stand and stare a lot
Join Date: Oct-2003
Location: Leicester
Country: United Kingdom
Posts: 646
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Originally Posted by sauce
I would suspect that for a bonsai tree to be credible it should for the most part mimic the same tree in nature
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Would that not exclude a lot of plants from use for bonsai (i.e. Spirea, Vines, Ivy, Cotoneaster, Berberis, etc)?
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Originally Posted by SAUCE
For instance I've yet to see a pine or juniper tree in the broom style, nor a tropical in bunjin style. Yuji Yoshimura in 'the art of bonsai' states: "When deciding on the shape of a bonsai, it is essential to study the tree carefully from the point of view of its species and natural form." Harry Tomlinson in 'The Complete Book Of Bonsai' states: "Bonsai, although a Japanese word, is used and understood throughout the world. There is no convenient English translation: "a tree or shrub trained and pruned in such a way as to resemble a full-size tree, grown in a shallow container for artistic effect and as an impression of nature" is an accurate but not very concise definition". ........
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I think Harry Tomlinson has got a good definition. I have met and spoken to him on many occasions at our club meetings (Harry is the chairman of the East Midlands Bonsai Society) and I know from attending his workshops and discussions that it is the final image that counts. If the design of the tree is carried out well no one will go on to see if the tree would grow like that in nature. The design has to be convincing though. Thats were ART and BONSAI meet.
Regards
Mike
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