Bonsai in the United States is a relatively young art. However, in the East it is a practice that has evolved for thousands of years. In the United States, the concept of bonsai began with hobbyists who followed their own anecdotes and jumped into the unknown. While early American practitioners were not necessarily as successful as their Asian counterparts, they were fearless and embraced the challenge.
Bonsai, which literally means “miniature,” is a miniature version of a real plant. While small compared to the original plant, bonsai are still very real and can suggest a whole scene in nature. The final goal of a bonsai is to capture the spirit of nature. As such, the smaller a bonsai is, the more abstract it is. Several classifications have been established for different sizes. These help to understand the aesthetics of the form. Although originally, the size of the tree was based on the number of men needed to lift it, modern classifications are based on aesthetic considerations.
The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, located at the National Arboretum, is the first museum devoted to miniature trees. The museum is currently hosting an exhibit of 53 Japanese bonsai. The exhibit will be on display until October 1, 2017. Many American bonsai enthusiasts have learned the art from Japan. Some of their bonsai are formal center-of-pot trees, while others twist around their containers to mimic a natural forest.
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