Landscape bonsai, trees, bonsai, aquatic bonsai, animal bonsai, as one of the treasures of traditional art in China, has attracted the attention of countless enthusiasts with its unique charm. Bonsai art is not only an aesthetic enjoyment, but also a way to cultivate one's character. This article will introduce the categories of bonsai in detail to help readers better understand this ancient art form. Landscape bonsai Landscape bonsai is based on landscape and water. It simulates natural mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and other landscapes to show the grandeur and harmony of nature. There are many types of landscape bonsai, including: 1. Alpine bonsai: with majestic peaks as the main landscape, showing a towering momentum.
2. River bonsai: With rivers and lakes as the main landscape, it shows the flow and changes of water.
3. Stream bonsai: With streams and waterfalls as the main landscapes, it presents a peaceful and deep artistic conception. Tree bonsai Tree bonsai uses trees as the main body. Through pruning, modeling and other techniques, it expresses the natural form and growth laws of trees. The categories of tree bonsai are: 1. Ancient tree bonsai: Use ancient and vicissitudes trees as materials to show the history of trees. vicissitudes.
2. Shaping bonsai: Through pruning, binding and other techniques, the trees can take on various shapes, such as cliffs, curved trunks, etc.
3. Flower bonsai: Use flowers as materials to show the beauty and vitality of flowers. Aquatic bonsai Aquatic bonsai takes aquatic plants as the theme and simulates natural waterscape to show the clarity and tranquility of the water. The categories of aquatic bonsai are: 1. Lotus bonsai: Lotus bonsai: With lotus as the main landscape, it shows the elegance and tranquility of lotus flowers.
2. Herbal aquatic bonsai: Using various herbal aquatic plants as materials, it shows the rich diversity of water features.
3. Bamboo aquatic bonsai: Bamboo is the main landscape, showing the tenacity and straight of bamboo. Animal bonsai Animal bonsai takes animals as the theme and shows the natural form and ecological habits of animals through sculpture, placement and other techniques. The categories of animal bonsai are: 1. Bird bonsai: Using birds as the material, it shows the elegance of birds and agility.
2. Reptile bonsai: Use reptiles as material to show the mystery and strangeness of reptiles.
3. Insect bonsai: Use insects as materials to show the diversity of insects.
Bonsai art is extensive and profound, and each category has its own characteristics. Understanding the categories of bonsai will help us better appreciate and create bonsai. In my country, bonsai art has a long history. Many bonsai masters have created many excellent bonsai works through their own efforts. I believe that in the days to come, bonsai art will continue to be passed down and developed, bringing more artistic enjoyment to people.
References: "China Bonsai Art","Bonsai Production and Maintenance","Bonsai Art Development Report" and "China Bonsai Association" official website