Artistic Characteristics of Sichuan School Bonsai

The art of bonsai has a history of more than 1300 years in China. During the long years, due to the different geographical conditions, cultural development and people's customs in different places, 5 major schools have been formed, among which Sichuan style bonsai is one of the important schools.

Sichuan bonsai, centered in Chengdu, can be divided into two main categories. One is the traditional regular style, and the other is the natural style that has developed rapidly in recent years. The method of creation is to strive for innovation and not to stick to one style.

Sichuan-style bonsai is characterized by not placing decorations such as bridges and pavilions, oars and figures in the landscape bonsai. Only rocks, bamboo and wood are used, skillfully combined. The Artistic Experience of "Miles of Water". When making tree stump bonsai, it is famous for its colorful bonsai art. The tree shape is colorful, ancient and majestic, with hanging roots and claws and scattered roots. It is especially famous for flower and fruit bonsai. Commonly used species include Luohan Pine, Begonia, Winter Plum, Ginkgo, June Snow, Golden Jade, Tiger's Thorn, Bamboo and so on.

Through our introduction, we believe that you have a deeper understanding of the artistic characteristics of Sichuan bonsai Sichuan bonsai traditional modeling forms.