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Bonsai and Penjing have been past down through the generations, using stlying and design principles and techniques. These were more guidelines than "rules".

I think I get your idea about the "end all be all" regarding westerners. These probably are laughed at in Japan, China and the rest of Asia. Of course there are a number of Bonsai masters from Japan that have written excellent books on the subject. Each Masters book have somewhat different outlooks and styling techniques than the other. So the idea of rules as such are only self imposed, imo. The art idea comes into play by using proper composition, balance and continuity. Someone said it better before but art is in the eye of the beholder. It should cause emotional interaction and a joy over viewing it. Not every one has the same ideas of what good art is.

Gene S "Maiban"

15-Dec-2002	#28
Maiban bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Mar-2002 Posts: 10	TB Bonsai and Penjing have been past down through the generations, using stlying and design principles and techniques. These were more guidelines than "rules". I think I get your idea about the "end all be all" regarding westerners. These probably are laughed at in Japan, China and the rest of Asia. Of course there are a number of Bonsai masters from Japan that have written excellent books on the subject. Each Masters book have somewhat different outlooks and styling techniques than the other. So the idea of rules as such are only self imposed, imo. The art idea comes into play by using proper composition, balance and continuity. Someone said it better before but art is in the eye of the beholder. It should cause emotional interaction and a joy over viewing it. Not every one has the same ideas of what good art is. Gene S "Maiban"