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'''Arborsculpture''' is a branch of [[arboriculture]] specifically involved with the shaping of tree trunks, branches and roots into structures with ornamental or functional utility. Basic techniques involve pruning, grafting and bending single or multiple trees into shapes that grow thicker and stronger as they add annual rings. The closest related practices are [[espalier]], [[pleaching]] and [[topiary]]. |
'''Arborsculpture''' is a branch of [[arboriculture]] specifically involved with the shaping of tree trunks, branches and roots into structures with ornamental or functional utility. Basic techniques involve pruning, grafting and bending single or multiple trees into shapes that grow thicker and stronger as they add annual rings. The closest related practices are [[espalier]], [[pleaching]] and [[topiary]]. |
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The term Arborsculpture was coined by Richard Reames in the 1990s to unify the field, but the practice can be dated back to 1905 when John Krubsack grew a chair in Wisconsin. |
The term Arborsculpture was coined by Richard Reames in the 1990s to unify the field, but the practice can be dated back to 1905 when John Krubsack grew a chair in [[Wisconsin]]. |
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Axel Erlandson Starting work in the late 1920s and continuing until about 1963, a year before his death. Most of his works are currently housed at Bonfante Gardens.Axel Erlandson was considered the most prolific and accomplished tree shaper to ever practice this art. Until the world Expo 2005 in Aichi Japan where |
[[Axel Erlandson]] Starting work in the late 1920s and continuing until about 1963, a year before his death. Most of his works are currently housed at [[Bonfante Gardens]].Axel Erlandson was considered the most prolific and accomplished tree shaper to ever practice this art. Until the world Expo 2005 in Aichi Japan where [http://www.pooktre.com] (Peter Cook and Becky Northey) were the featered artists. The book "Arborsculpture - Solutions for a Small Planet" by Richard Reames is the most comprehensive title covering this esoteric practice. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Horticulture]] |
*[[Horticulture]] |
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Revision as of 14:26, 21 March 2007
Arborsculpture is a branch of arboriculture specifically involved with the shaping of tree trunks, branches and roots into structures with ornamental or functional utility. Basic techniques involve pruning, grafting and bending single or multiple trees into shapes that grow thicker and stronger as they add annual rings. The closest related practices are espalier, pleaching and topiary.
The term Arborsculpture was coined by Richard Reames in the 1990s to unify the field, but the practice can be dated back to 1905 when John Krubsack grew a chair in Wisconsin.
Axel Erlandson Starting work in the late 1920s and continuing until about 1963, a year before his death. Most of his works are currently housed at Bonfante Gardens.Axel Erlandson was considered the most prolific and accomplished tree shaper to ever practice this art. Until the world Expo 2005 in Aichi Japan where [1] (Peter Cook and Becky Northey) were the featered artists. The book "Arborsculpture - Solutions for a Small Planet" by Richard Reames is the most comprehensive title covering this esoteric practice.
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External links
- http://www.archinode.com/bienal.html - The Fab Tree Hab Living Home!
- http://www.arborsmith.com/ - Books, tools, installations, history and links
- http://www.pooktre.com - Growing fine art
- http://www.plantware.org/ - Technology and Art
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jspjfu0lBos - KinderForest - Growing a Playground
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjE746ujXJI - An introduction to Arborsculpture
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