What is bonsai style?

China has a vast territory and rich resources. Because the geographical environment and climate in different regions are different, the plants in different regions have their own characteristics, and the tree species used in making stump bonsai in different regions are also different, so the themes and techniques of creation are also different. The themes and techniques of bonsai creation are also different. Moreover, bonsai art reflects the author's subjective interests, thoughts and cultural tendencies, so it will naturally form various artistic styles.

The so-called style is the individuality of art, which is the unique pursuit of mature artists in their own works. Any work of art must have style to be alive. The more distinctive the style, the stronger the artistic vitality. Therefore, only by advocating style can our own art have lasting vitality and develop continuously.

Artists with similar styles in a region consciously or unconsciously form groups to carry out activities, influence each other and promote the development of art, which is recognized by the local people. They promote each other and will naturally form an art school over time. The style of this school not only has the artist's own personality, but also has a close relationship with the artistic pursuit of the whole region, which has distinctive characteristics different from other schools, thus laying the foundation for the artistic style of this school in this region and being recognized by other schools. This is the genre style.