The history of development and the technique of arboplastic sculpture formation in the conditions of the urban environment

Changes in the environment caused by misuse of resources, such as global warming, urges our society to be more attentive to what and how we project, what we consume and how we pollute the planet. The ecodesign is a current trend in the design which will help to reduce ecological damage to a great degree and to save the environment for future generations. As our society begins transition to more eco-friendly use, the arbosculpture along with topiary art could become a part of a new direction in the city design. The definition and the description of a new form of art - arbosculpture - are given in the article. Similar sculptures are created by interlacing and concrescence of woody shrub stems and giving them unusual and exotic forms. The history of the arbosculpture development in Russia and abroad are surveyed and the forecast for its future is given in the following article. The authorial supervision over formation of arboplastic sculptures in the conditions of the urban environment is presented. The main types of woody shrubs are defined and the techniques of various arbosculptures formation (European ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.), maple ash (Acer negundo L.) and Norway maple (A. platanoides L.), European bird cherry (Prunus padus) are described. These types of vegetation are most often applied in city gardening and are capable to bear crown formation by means of flexibility of branches. The creation and use of arboplastic sculptures give freedom for creativity both in city gardening and private estates. Also arbosculptures can be used in an interior as effective art objects.