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John Naka’s most notable work in this art form features individual components that represent his grandchildren. Cascade and semi-cascade styles of this art form trade asymmetry for increased curvature. One technique in this art form involves using metal wire to prevent girdling of the subject, (-5[1])although newer techniques have used (15[1])(*) nylon fishing line. Concave (-5[1])cutters (-5[1])are designed for this art form and can (-5[1])minimize scarring. (-5[1])This art form developed (-5[1])from a similar Chinese art form that more heavily emphasizes landscapes, called (10[1])pénjǐng. The upright style of this art form commonly makes use (-5[1])of the weeping fig. For (-5[1])10 points, name this (-5[1])type of living (10[2])sculpture, (10[1])the Japanese art form of planting (10[1])and training miniature trees. (10[3])■END■ (10[7])

ANSWER: bonsai
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