{"product_id":"literati-style-penjing-chinese-bonsai-masterworks","title":"LITERATI STYLE PENJING: CHINESE BONSAI MASTERWORKS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe art of bonsai is widely known in the West: from the Karate Kid to the American Bonsai Association and even local grocery stores, bonsai has become a common sight in the States. But bonsai, the Japanese art of creating miniature trees, actually originated in China, where it's called penjing. Penjing, meaning \"tray scenery,\" is a traditional Chinese art of creating miniature potted landscapes including trees and other plants. Brought from China to Japan in ancient times before spreading to the West, bonsai\/penjing is now popular throughout the world.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLiterati Style Penjing; Chinese Bonsai Masterworks\u003c\/span\u003e explains the concept of penjing with a literati bent, exploring its rich history and aesthetics, as well as cultivation techniques, and care and maintenance. It includes 12 examples of literati style penjing creations, which incorporate a deep knowledge of the art form together with practical creativity and artistic beauty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Independent Publishe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50508633735405,"sku":"120461","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/6017\/5085\/files\/LITERATISTYLEPENJING.jpg?v=1787179786","url":"https:\/\/thehuntingtonstore.org\/products\/literati-style-penjing-chinese-bonsai-masterworks","provider":"The Huntington Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}