The art of bonsai
Chapter 1
The ancient roots of miniature landscapes
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Chapter 2
The botanical science of miniaturization
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Chapter 3
Artistic styles and shaping techniques
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Chapter 4
Masterpieces and the global bonsai community
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The art of bonsai
Ch 4 · Masterpieces and the global bonsai community
Fun Fact
Atomic survivor: The Yamaki Pine, which survived the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bomb, is currently over 390 years old and lives in Washington, D.C.
Glossary
bonsai (noun)
The art of growing ornamental, artificially dwarfed shrubs or trees in pots. In 1976, Japan gifted fifty-three living masterpieces to the United States, fostering international goodwill.
The art of growing ornamental, artificially dwarfed shrubs or trees in pots. In 1976, Japan gifted fifty-three living masterpieces to the United States, fostering international goodwill.
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Which historic bonsai survived the 1945 atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima and now resides in the United States?
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Approximately how old are some of the oldest documented living bonsai trees in Japan?
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In what year did the Yamaki family donate their historic, bomb-surviving pine to the United States as a gesture of peace?
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What is the most critical daily chore required to keep a small-potted bonsai tree alive during summer?