JPNS 2209 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Ikebana, Moribana, Edo Period
22 Sep 2016
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Jpns 2209 - lecture 10 - ikebana (japanese flower arrangement) This art form has the style of asymmetry and uses empty space. Ikebana has a very methodical approach: the use of math and physics to uniquely place branches and flowers into beautiful arrangements. Ikebana is used for creative expression and can differ in appearance from one artist to another. There are usually three main branches in an ikebana. Two prominent forms of ikebana exist: nageire (translated to throw in style) This type of ikebana usually uses a pot where flowers can be placed in: moribana (translated to pile up style) Kenzan (spiky, has needles where branches can be inserted on) is used for moribana to support the branches of the flowers. Ikebana was used mainly for ritual and cultural purposes; they were flower offerings on the buddhist altars for gods, deities, and ancestors: before the edo period. A peaceful practice done by buddhist monks.
