Impact of Japanese Flower Arrangement
Location
CSU 284
Start Date
24-4-2007 8:30 AM
End Date
24-4-2007 9:30 AM
Student's Major
College of Arts and Humanities
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Liz Miller
Mentor's Department
Art
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
Japanese flower arrangement or Ikebana symbolizes heaven, earth, and humankind and creates an inviting and hospitable atmosphere. The difference between Western flower arrangement and Ikebana is in the linear construction and rhythm. My attendance of Ikebana class in MY and an interview of Japanese professional Ikebana artist, Noritaka Noda, helped me to understand the importance and meaning of Ikebana. Not only the flowers but also the vase, stems, leaves, and branches are all important pieces that need to be balanced with one another. Like other art forms, Ikebana serves to express the feelings of the artist, but it also expresses the climate of the physical environment. Some of the these expressions are quiet and calm, while others are more dramatic and powerful. The use of lines and balance in Ikebana are quite important in communicating these feelings to the viewers. I will introduce the beauty of my own culture with a demonstration that will show the importance of the relationship between flower and vase in the art of Ikebana.
Impact of Japanese Flower Arrangement
CSU 284
Japanese flower arrangement or Ikebana symbolizes heaven, earth, and humankind and creates an inviting and hospitable atmosphere. The difference between Western flower arrangement and Ikebana is in the linear construction and rhythm. My attendance of Ikebana class in MY and an interview of Japanese professional Ikebana artist, Noritaka Noda, helped me to understand the importance and meaning of Ikebana. Not only the flowers but also the vase, stems, leaves, and branches are all important pieces that need to be balanced with one another. Like other art forms, Ikebana serves to express the feelings of the artist, but it also expresses the climate of the physical environment. Some of the these expressions are quiet and calm, while others are more dramatic and powerful. The use of lines and balance in Ikebana are quite important in communicating these feelings to the viewers. I will introduce the beauty of my own culture with a demonstration that will show the importance of the relationship between flower and vase in the art of Ikebana.
Recommended Citation
Okoshi, Harumi. "Impact of Japanese Flower Arrangement." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 24, 2007.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2007/oral-session-09/2
