| For whom wants to dash into the art of the Japanese pruning, Frédérique Dumas proposes us with this second book, published in Mars 2010, a practical guide to lead a pruning-work according to the genuine rules. Generalities on the pruning-work, technical of haubanage, exfoliation, plucking of buds... Index forms of creation by styles allow to choose the way of pruning which is convenient for a subject according to its species, its structure... Here is finally a complete work that will delieght all the amateurs. |
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| Frédérique Dumas proposes us in this beautiful work, enamelled by magnificent photos, an authentic glance on this Japanese ancestral art. Returning regularly in Japan to work with maitres gardeners, she draws from the sources of the Zen inspiration which is based on the harmony between the man and Nature. She describes the various styles of pruning, the species adapted to each, as well as the energy principles which are in the heart of this approach. The research for an aesthetics made by simplicity, restraint, becomes as a lifestyle which sends back the artist to himself and to his(her) internal life. |
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| This
book
gives the japanese pruning lovers the main technical principles to
lead a pruning work on different sorts of trees and shrubs. Jake Hobson
has lived a long period in Japan, married a japanese woman and has been profondly touched by the japanese gardens, especially by the trees. As reported Anna Pavord in the newspaper "The Independent" : "The intricate japanese Art of Niwaki is now more approachable, thanks to the skills of a former british sculptor" (11/2007). His book is practical, using photographs and drawings to illustrate his description of the various styles of Niwaki. |
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