Subject

Bambusoideae

徳山玉瀾筆 牡丹に竹図|Peony and Bamboo — Ike (Tokuyama) Gyokuran

Bambusoideae is a subject in art. The gallery holds 66 works in this subject in art, including works by Tesshū Tokusai, Ike (Tokuyama) Gyokuran and Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎.

Bamboos are a diverse group of mostly evergreen perennial flowering plants making up the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family Poaceae. Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family, in the case of Dendrocalamus sinicus having individual stalks (culms) reaching a length of 46 meters (151 ft), up to 36 centimeters (14 in) in diameter and a weight of up to 450 kilograms (1,000 lb).

Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bambusoideae?

Bambusoideae is a subject in art. Bamboos are a diverse group of mostly evergreen perennial flowering plants making up the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family Poaceae.

How many Bambusoideae works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 66 public-domain Bambusoideae works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Bambusoideae artists?

Key Bambusoideae artists in the collection include Tesshū Tokusai, Ike (Tokuyama) Gyokuran and Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎.

Where can I see Bambusoideae works?

Bambusoideae works in the collection are held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art and National Palace Museum.