Japanese Tree Painting

The japanese loanword bonsai has become an umbrella term in english attached to many.

Japanese tree painting. By the end of the 14th century monochrome landscape paintings sansuiga became the preferred genre for zen painters evolving to a unique japanese style from the chinese origin. When the cherry trees bloom people in japan seize the opportunity to gather together under the blossoms to enjoy the view and a glass or two. The japanese tradition dates back over a thousand years. Similar practices exist in other cultures including the chinese tradition of penzai or penjing from which the art originated and the miniature living landscapes of vietnamese hòn non bộ.

Whether your home has an asian theme or you simply like japanese themed art a japanese tree is ideal for decorating in your home s living spaces. Consider a bonsai tree piece to hang in your entryway or bedroom. Bonsai is a japanese art form which utilizes cultivation techniques to produce in containers small trees that mimic the shape and scale of full size trees. All the best japanese tree drawing 37 collected on this page.

All the best japanese cherry blossom tree painting 32 collected on this page. Influenced by the chinese song and yuan dynasties japanese monochrome ink painting called suibokuga largely replaced polychrome scroll paintings.