Bonsai The concept, the aesthetics, the philosophy - Antonio Ricchiari

The author deals with bonsai in its artistic-philosophical aspects. He analyzes this millenary art interpreting its aesthetic aspect and analyzing the concept of bonsai that justifies the great and widespread success of this art.

One cannot talk about bonsai and understand its essence without first digging and investigating the meanders that lead to the civilization of the Far East.

An investigation that intertwines, analyzing them, the relationships between art and philosophy in a rational synthesis that justifies the importance of a new ecology that revolves around bonsai.

An analysis of religious sentiment and customs where one can breathe the invigorating air of ecstasies materialized in the mystical concepts of Wabi and Sabi.