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Ikebana (Japanese: 生花, literally "living flowers") is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, also known as kadō (華道 or 花道)—the "way of flowers".
In contrast to the decorative form of flower arranging in western countries, the Japanese flower arrangement creates a harmony of linear construction, rhythm, and color. While westerners tend to emphasize the quantity and colors of the flowers, devoting their attention mainly to the beauty of the blossoms, the Japanese emphasize the linear aspects of the arrangement. They have developed the art to include the vase, stems, leaves, and branches, as well as the flowers. The entire structure of a Japanese flower arrangement is based on three main points that symbolize heaven, earth, and humankind.
History
Ikebana began as a kind of ritual flower offering made in Buddhist temples in Japan during the sixth century. In these arrangements, both the flowers and the branches were made to point toward heaven as an indication of faith. A more sophisticated style of flower arrangement, called rikka (standing flowers), appeared in the fifteenth century. The rikka style reflects the magnificence of nature and its display. For example, pine branches symbolize rocks and stones, and white chrysanthemums symbolize a river or small stream. The rikka style became popular in the seventeenth century, used as a decorative technique for ceremonial and festive occasions, though today it is regarded as an antiquated form of flower arrangement and is rarely practiced. More on [ Ikebana ]
Photo: Japanese designer Jin Kuramoto has created the Rock, a modern and beautiful series of ikebana-vases.... http://tumblr.com/xta5a7hvq
icoeye (igor ro) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:09:17 -0000
Photo: Japanese designer Jin Kuramoto has created the Rock, a modern and beautiful series of ikebana-vases.... http://tumblr.com/xta5a7hvq
RT @krystynchong: Ikebana Arrangement by Grace Morimoto (my gma) http://bit.ly/5yICim Lovely!!
RobynElfieOlson (RobynElfie Olson) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:28:00 -0000
RT @krystynchong: Ikebana Arrangement by Grace Morimoto (my gma) http://bit.ly/5yICim Lovely!!
Ikebana Arrangement by Grace Morimoto (my gma) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxSHBIROkzQ
krystynchong (Krys) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:24:36 -0000
Ikebana Arrangement by Grace Morimoto (my gma) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxSHBIROkzQ
Ikebana Vases: http://quazen.com/arts/ikebana-vases/ via @addthis
EcoRica (Sen Sei) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:34:11 -0000
Ikebana Vases: http://quazen.com/arts/ikebana-vases/ via @addthis
Now Playing on Low Mercury: Zero Cult ''Echoes'' (from Ikebana)
groovera (Groovera) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:32:26 -0000
Now Playing on Low Mercury: Zero Cult ''Echoes'' (from Ikebana)
Japanese designer Jin Kuramoto has created Rock, a beautiful series of transparent and colorful ikebana vases. http://bit.ly/7F1q36
noelevz (noelevz) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:00:28 -0000
Japanese designer Jin Kuramoto has created Rock, a beautiful series of transparent and colorful ikebana vases. http://bit.ly/7F1q36
Atelier Kado - Belgium-based school featuring instruction and demonstrations in Sogetsu styles. Includes profile of teacher Ilse Beunen, course descriptions, virtual tour of an exhibition and image galleries. [Dutch, English, Japanese]
Meta Description: [ Japanse tuin aanleg en ontwerp. Hedendaags bloemschikken - Oosters geinspireerd: cursussen, demonstraties, vazen en materiaal. ]
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Flowerpage - Ikebana photos from shows, and demonstrations with an emphasis on modern trends including western influences.
Ichiyo School of Ikebana - Atlanta-based academy providing instruction in the contemporary Ikebana style of Ichiyo. Includes course description, schedule and online tutorial.
Meta Description: [ A Specialist in Japanese Art Supplies: Japanese Paper, Sumi-e, Rubbers Stamps, Stencils, Calligraphy, Bookmaking, Ikebana Supplies ]
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Ikebana - A basic explanation with diagrams of two general styles. Those with Shockwave can create virtual arrangements.
Meta Description: [ Web Japan About This Site ]
Ikebana - Wikipedia - Article that provides an overview of the art including history and schools.
Ikebana Arts - Public gallery and classes in the Sogetsu style taught by Kiku Shibata. Includes news, articles, course and demonstration schedules and image galleries. Based in San Jose, California.
Ikebana by Junko - Information about Ikebana, photographs of arrangements, details of classes, events and an equipment catalogue.
Meta Description: [ Ikebana Japanese flower arrangement and online ikebana shop by Junko in UK ]
Ikebana Exhibition - A display of arrangements presented in the artist's exhibitions.
Ikebana International - Photos of the many styles of Ikebana and information of events, lessons, public programs, exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops on Japanese flower arrangement.
Meta Description: [ Ikebana International ]
Ikebana International - Chapter 95 Colorado Springs - Schedule of programs, membership information, exhibits, education, and contacts.
Ikebana International Washington, D.C. Chapter - Information and activities, including a calendar of events and gallery of arrangements from past events.
Ikebana World by Tomoko Yanagi-Kenny - Demonstrations of several forms of flower arrangement, classes and information. Includes image galleries.
Meta Description: [ Ikebana World by Tomoko Yanagi-Kenny in London. Tomoko's Japanese Ikebana flower arrangement homepage. Classes in West London and by distance learning ]
Ikenobo Ikebana School - International headquarters of the original school of Ikebana. Features history, chapters, courses, image galleries and describes basic styles.
Judie Glick - Instructor in the Sogetsu style based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Meta Description: [ Ikebana the art of flower composition - Judie Glick of Vancouver British Colubmia has studied at the Sogestsu school of ikebana for over ten years. ]
Nihonkoryu Ikebana School - A short history of Ikebana and this school with photo galleries arranged by season.
Ohara School of Ikebana - Tokyo headquarters of the organization best known for the Moribana style of design. Features history, newsletter, course curriculum and chapter directory. [English, Japanese}
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Sogetsu - International headquarters for the Sogetsu style school of Ikebana. Includes history, schedule of ongoing exhibitions, events, membership details, branches by country and books for sale. [Japanese, English]
Sogetsu - Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Branch - Includes image galleries and details history, exhibitions, demonstrations and programs for this contemporary style of Ikebana.
Sogetsu Ikebana by Marja - Features image galleries, step-by-step instruction, and links to Sogetsu school teachers, organizations and events. Created by Netherlands-based designer Marja Vervoort-Biemond.
Meta Description: [ Sogetsu Ikebana site including arrangements by Marja Vervoort-Biemond ]
Sogetsu North America - Feautures history, international headquarters information and image galleries of designs created by Headmasters Iemoto, Kasumi Teshigahara, Hiroshi Teshigahara and Akane Teshigahara. Includes a small selection of moribana containers for purchase.
Meta Description: [ Sogetsu North America is part of the Sogetsu Foundation based in Tokyo, Japan. Sogetsu ikebana is a three-dimensional sculpture composed of flowers and plant material arranged in a container. ]
Sogetsu Portland Branch - Organization providing meetings, demonstrations, exhibitions and instruction in the Sogetsu style of Ikebana. Features activity schedule, image galleries.
Sogetsu San Francisco Bay Area Branch - Local chapter for enthusiasts of the Ikebana style. Lists activities and features history and image gallery.
Sogetsu Vancouver Branch - British Columbia organization conducting meetings, programs, demonstrations and workshops. Includes history, events schedule and gallery of floral designs.
Meta Description: [ Sogetsu Vancouver Branch - Sogetsu looks at ikebana materials with fresh eyes and understands the space in arranged flowers. This beauty, which does not exist in a natural state, is ikebana. ]
Studio F - Provides floral arranging instruction and demonstrations in the Sogetsu style. Includes schedule, map, fees and photographs. Tokyo, Japan. [English, Japanese}
Meta Description: [ Japanese Flower Arrangement Class (ikebana) StudioF in Tokyo information ]
Vancouver Ikebana Association - Offers educational and social activities for Ikebana enthusiasts in the Vancouver, British Columbia area. Includes brief history, news, event schedule and image gallery.
Meta Description: [ Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement Vancouver Ikebana Association established to promote awareness and appreciation of Ikebana in British Columbia ]
Wafu School of Ikebana - Philosophy of Wafukai Ikebana design with photo gallery and schedule of classes in Northern California.
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