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Author: Diane Norman Publisher: ISBN: 9781840914924 Category : Flower arrangement, Japanese Languages : en Pages : 160
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The Japanese have an innate sense of style in the arts, architecture, interior design and especially in their attitude to flowers and plants within the home. Until now, in the West we haven't explored ikebana, the ancient art of arranging plant material, in any great depth. With the trend towards pared-down, simple rooms, now is the time to discover how its sculptural style can complement contemporary interiors. 'Ikebana' is much more than simply flower arranging. Over the centuries, Japanese masters have developed precise rules that take into consideration the natural shapes and lines of plants, the space around them and the best way of displaying them. In Japan, ikebana is practised by millions of people as a relaxing art form and is even part of the school curriculum. Diane Norman is a master of the Ohara School, which is known for its modern interpretation of traditional styles. Michelle Cornell has an art history background, and together they have written a book that brings ikebana into the twenty-first century, explaining how its sculptural qualities and calm creative techniques are perfectly suited to today's interiors, as well as being an ideal antidote to the stresses of modern living. After a brief history of ikebana, the book guides you through the basic techniques needed to create your own arrangements. Then a selection of arrangements illustrates the importance of the changing seasons in choosing plant material, while fantastic free-style designs show how ikebana can echo specific details of an interior.
Author: Sixtine Dubly Publisher: Assouline Publishing ISBN: 1614285144 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 5
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Be it a single delicate bud in a simple clear vase or an explosion of colorful blossoms, a brilliant bouquet accents an atmosphere and brightens the mood like nothing else. The beauty of flowers has inspired artists, designers, poets, and myriad other creators for centuries: the Dutch masters of the 1600s and impressionist painters from Manet to Van Gogh, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, botanical illustrator Georg Dionysius Ehret, even the inimitable Andy Warhol. Flowers: Art & Bouquets showcases a glorious profusion of floral images and interpretations across a spectrum of artistic media and time periods. Design writer Sixtine Dubly chronicles the evolution of floral design in this remarkable compendium, which also features stunning work by more than forty contemporary floral artists in London, Paris, and New York, from minimalist to elaborate. This treasury of gorgeous imagery blooms in resplendent color before the reader’s eyes.
Author: Shozo Sato Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462905919 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 208
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The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging Ikebana, or Japanese flower arranging, is more than simply putting flowers in a container. Ikebana is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing, where nature and humanity are brought together. Written by renowned Ikebana expert Shozo Sato, Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers is a classic Ikebana text updated for modern readers. Ikebana history and styles Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers presents a fascinating overview of the history of Ikebana to present day, and introduces classic Ikebana styles such as Rikka, Seika and Moribana to Freestyle. Japanese flower arranging instructions The tools of Ikebana and basic Ikebana flower-arranging techniques are clearly explained. Simple but detailed instructions guide Ikebana enthusiasts through the process of making dozens of stunning floral arrangements.
Author: Tom Loxley Publisher: Ludion Publishers ISBN: 9789493039278 Category : Languages : en Pages : 240
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If you think of flower arranging as an occupation for florists in pursuit of the perfect dome, think again. Because there is a generation of radical new artists who are reinventing what it means to arrange flowers, many of them inspired by the Japanese art of ikebana. Since its origins in the 6th century, ikebana has been as much a philosophy as an art, with its roots in Zen Buddism and a reverence for nature. Over hundreds of years it has developed a complex set of unwritten rules, that take a lifetime to master. But in recent years the distinctive look of ikebana - with its love of the asymmetric shapes to be found in nature and its willingness to embrace simple, natural materials - has found a new audience and opened the eyes of a generation of artists to a new way of working with flowers. This book showcases a selection of this new wave of floral artists, from Tokyo to New York. The authors Victoria Gaiger and Tom Loxley - the editors of the award-winning rakesprogress, the UK's leading independent magazine about the art of gardens, plants and flowers - have talked to 25 of the most exciting young florists working today about their art and inspiration. It includes an introduction to the history and evolution of Japanese floral art and beautiful images of the artists' studios and their floral creations.
Author: Stichting Kunstboek Publisher: Ikebana ISBN: 9789058566287 Category : Flower arrangement, Japanese Languages : en Pages : 256
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- The eighth volume in the international series focusing on the ancient art of Ikebana- A source of inspiration for advanced students wanting to take their art to the next levelMasterclass Ikebana is the eighth volume in the Stichting Kunstboek's international series focusing on Ikebana. These books haven't gone unnoticed and over the years have found their way to the various Ikebana Headquarters in Japan and their Grand Masters (Iemoto).This edition is the result of cooperation from the Iemoto of the five largest Ikebana schools (Sogetsu, Ichiyo, Ikenobo, Ohara and Misho). In addition to a presentation of the various Iemoto (Grand Masters), the philosophy and principles of their respective schools and the reproduction of some of their masterpieces, we can count on the efforts of many international Ikebana artists who have contributed to this special book. Masterclass Ikebana is a wonderful inspirational book and an opportunity for advanced students to take their art and creativity to the next level. Also available: Exploring Ikebana ISBN 9789058565044 Ikebana: Inspired by Emotions ISBN 9789058565822
Author: Joan D. Stamm Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0861715772 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 194
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In this lovely, meditative exploration of Ikebana -- the Japanese art of flower arranging -- Joan Stamm shows us how her twin paths of Buddhist practice and artistic endeavor converge and indeed become thoroughly intertwined. In reflecting on the fading of a lovely bloom, the author understands impermanence; when she shows us the natural symmetry of a blossom, we find that we too have regained our balance. Stamm's elegant, lush voice weaves childhood memories with meditations on the symbolic importance of nature.