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For the purpose of this discussion it is quite im-
portant to clearly distinguish between the concepts
of form and style before we continue. Both the words
form and style are used to describe the different shapes
of bonsai and are mostly used as if they are synonyms.
This can create some confusion and before one at-
tempts to define an African style, the concepts of form
and style must be defined.
Form: (noun) can be defined as shape; a mould;
a species or kind; a pattern or type; a way of being;
a manner of arrangement; order; regularity; a pre-
scribed set of rules, course of action; a schedule to be
filled in with details; a specimen object for imitation; Above; The form is a house.
structural unity in music, literature, painting, art in Right; The form is a church.
general (including bonsai); the inherent nature of an Both paintings clearly depict the style of the famous
object. Vincent van Gogh.
Style: (noun) refers to the distinctive manner or
mode of expressing artistic concepts in writing, poet-
ry, painting, sculpture, music, architecture and bonsai.
The unique way or manner of expression peculiar to SOME BONSAI STYLES
an artist, era, place or concept:
• era or timeframe (classic, neoclassic or modern) Abstract Yangzhou
• artistic interpretation (expressionistic or
impressionistic)
• specific locality (Shanghai, Taiwan, Yangzhou,
Indonesia, Africa)
• specific artists (Pierneef, Van Gogh, Salvador Dali,
Kimura)
• futuristic interpretation (abstract)
• geographical interpretation (naturalistic or
regional)

Impressionistic Impressionistic Expressionistic Expressionistic

Naturalistic Naturalistic Classic Modern

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