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Miniature Landscape

盆石

bonseki

In a word

Miniature Landscape is a small-scale expression that interprets natural scenery through plants, stone, or containers.

Overview

Miniature Landscape is a small-scale expression that suggests natural scenery. Like gardens, it depends on empty space, time, form, and the relationship of materials.

A gardener's perspective

Miniature Landscape is a clue for reading the garden. Its role becomes clearer when seen in context rather than as a word alone.

How to observe it in a garden

When observing Miniature Landscape, look at where it appears in the garden and how it shapes gaze, movement, or feeling.

Also known as

Miniature Landscape

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