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Face of 11-Headed Kannon Bosatsu, Makaenji Temple, Hiroshima Pref., Heian Era, Japan, Wood

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 BAMBOO ART
Last Update October 4, 2005
 Added Artwork by New Artist

Throughout Asia, the bamboo motif has been used since ancient times in paintings, scrolls, pottery, and other art forms. Below are some of my favorites. Some were scanned from temple brochures, others are digital photos of artwork I own, and some from contemporary artists showing their pieces on the web. See the Learn More section for other web resources devoted to bamboo. 

Bamboo Artwork from Japan - Buddhist Photo Gallery
Artist Unknown
 From Japanese temple brochure, long since lost.
 Can't remember temple name.

Bamboo in Snow. Artwork by Qiao Seng.
Painting by Qiao Seng,
who is a wonderful Zen artist.
His artwork and photos can be
 purchased by visiting his site.

 

Bamboo Artwork from Japan - Buddhist Photo GalleryBamboo Artwork from Japan - Buddhist Photo GalleryBamboo Artwork from Japan - Buddhist Photo Gallery
 Above Pieces Scanned From Hokokuji Temple Brochure

Bamboo Artwork from USA
Piece by Rosemary Kimbal
See her site at www.dancingbrush.com

Bamboo Artwork from China - Buddhist Photo GalleryBamboo Artwork from China - Buddhist Photo GalleryBamboo Artwork from China - Buddhist Photo Gallery
Photo in center from CHINAPAGE.COM
 Photos with red coloring (at left and right)
 by Chinese artist Duan Guan Hong

Bamboo Artwork from China - Buddhist Photo GalleryBamboo Artwork from China - Buddhist Photo GalleryBamboo Artwork from China - Buddhist Photo Gallery
 Chinese Artist Zhou Zheng Hui (got photos off web)

Bamboo Forest at Hokkoku-ji, Kamakura, Japan
 Photos of the bamboo groves at Hokokuji Temple, Kamakura

Bamboo scroll from ChinaBamboo scroll from China
 Above Two Pieces I bought in Chengdu, China, by contemporary artists
Below Image - Computer generated artwork from photo at right above.

Bamboo scroll from China
 Computer Generated Photo Using Chengdu Scroll

 

Japanese Handcrafted Bamboo Baskets (Outside Link)
www.bamboobasket.jp
Outside Web Site (English) devoted to
 handcrafted Japanese Bamboo Baskets.

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