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Bonsai, penjing, landscape penjingBonsai, as an important part of traditional Chinese art, embodies the unique understanding and aesthetic taste of the Chinese nation towards natural beauty. Among various types of bonsai,桩景 (tree-stump penjing) and山水盆景 (landscape penjing) are particularly loved for their unique artistic charm. This article will provide a detailed analysis of the classification characteristics and appreciation points of these two types of penjing.
Tree-stump penjingTree-stump penjing, as the name implies, is based on the tree stump and presents the natural beauty of trees through pruning, shaping, and arrangement. The classification of tree-stump penjing mainly includes the following:
1. Ancient tree-stump penjing: Characterized by the long history and unique shapes of tree stumps, such as pine, cypress, and plum, these have high ornamental and collection values.
2. Current tree-stump penjing: Based on the growth state of the tree stump, focusing on the vitality and vigor of the tree, such as cherry blossoms and ginkgo.
3. Artistic tree-stump penjing: Mainly using techniques of pruning, shaping, and arrangement to pursue artistic effects, such as the masterpiece "Pine and Crane Extend Year" by the bonsai master Zhang Guangyu.
When appreciating tree-stump penjing, the following points should be noted:
1. Selection of tree stumps: Choose stumps with beautiful shapes and clear textures to showcase the natural beauty of trees.
2. Shaping techniques: According to the growth habits of trees, use techniques such as pruning, bending, and tying to create unique artistic images.
3. Arrangement skills: Reasonably arrange elements such as rocks and accessories to make the overall composition of the penjing harmonious and unified.
Landscape penjingLandscape penjing takes landscape scenes as the subject and displays the magnificent scenery of nature through the ingenious combination of elements such as water, plants, and accessories. The classification of landscape penjing mainly includes the following:
1. Water landscape penjing: With the water surface as the main body, representing natural landscapes such as rivers and lakes, such as "Three Gorges of the Yangtze River."
2. Mountain landscape penjing: With the mountain body as the main body, representing natural landscapes such as mountains and peaks, such as "Wonderful Stones of Huangshan."
3. Water-mountain combined penjing: Combining water and mountain landscapes to show the blending of water and mountains, such as "Guilin Landscape."
When appreciating landscape penjing, the following points should be noted:
1. Landscape layout: Reasonably arrange elements such as water, plants, and accessories to make the overall layout of the penjing reasonable and profound in meaning.
2. Water scene treatment: Use elements such as the form, color, and luster of water to show the vividness and flexibility of the water scene.
3. Mountain shaping: Represent the grandeur and steepness of the mountain through the stacking of rocks and the carving of textures.
As two major schools of penjing art, tree-stump penjing and landscape penjing each have their own characteristics and excel in different ways. Understanding their classification characteristics and appreciation points helps us better appreciate and create penjing art. In the future, let us together feel the charm of penjing art, inherit the excellent culture of the Chinese nation. According to the "Report on the Development of Chinese Penjing Art," the market size of penjing art in our country has been expanding in recent years, with more and more enthusiasts engaging in penjing creation and appreciation. It is believed that in the near future, penjing art will bloom even more brilliantly in our country.