Japanese Floral Art: Ikebana, Symbolism Cult And Practice

By Rachel E. Carr

Book Overview

Japanese Floral Art: Ikebana, Symbolism Cult And Practice by Rachel E. Carr is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Japanese art of flower arrangement, known as Ikebana. The book provides a detailed history of the art form, tracing its roots back to the 6th century and exploring its evolution over time. It also delves into the symbolism and cultural significance of Ikebana, explaining how it has been used for centuries to express ideas and emotions in Japanese culture.The book covers the various schools of Ikebana, including the Ikenobo, Ohara, and Sogetsu schools, and provides step-by-step instructions for creating basic arrangements. It also includes more advanced techniques and designs, as well as tips for selecting and caring for flowers and plants.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and intention in Ikebana, highlighting how the practice can be a meditative and spiritual experience. The book is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of Ikebana arrangements, making it a visually stunning and informative resource for anyone interested in Japanese culture, flower arranging, or mindfulness practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258031701
• ISBN13: 9781258031701
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 2.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"