Introducing Ikebana

More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined and ancient Japanese art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of floral arrangement as a collection of particolored or multicolored arrangement of blooms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and draws emphasis toward shape, line, and form. This book is packed with B&W and color photos and descriptive notes. The author is founder and headmaster of the Ichiyo School of Floral Art and Director of Japan Federation of Ikebana Artists.