BYU floral design chapter 20

In contrast to European styles of design, what characteristics have oriental floral arranging focused on?

linear, asymmetrical balance

Contrast the Japanese style to the Chinese style

Japanese: highly stylized, strict rules of construction. Chinese: less stylized, less recognized.

What does the ancient floral style of China consist of?

Few flowers, interesting branches

What is the philosophy of the Japanese floral style?

to depict and symbolize nature

Tokonoma

alcove in the home in which a flower arrangement, hanging scroll, & other art is displayed.

Japanese flower arrangements can be divided into how many groups?

3

What are the groups?

Classic, naturalistic, abstract

Classic

formal style, linear, gives emphasis to nature and symbolism. KUBARI, TAI

Naturalistic

informal style, more natural and casual. Appearance is more important than form. MORIBANA

Abstract

freestyle, emphasize form and texture of the plant material within the design. Unusual.

Kubari

forked twig used as flower fastener used in tall containers.

Kenzan

needlepoint holder used in low bowls.

Moribana

piled-up flowers.

Tai

Earth. material substance. Tertiary branch of Shoka style.

shin

Heaven. Main branch. Used to designate the formal arrangement of several classical methods.

Soe

Man. 2nd Branch. Supporting branch in rikka arrangments. Harmonizer

Nageire

"Thrown in". Loose, naturalistic style in Ikenobo. Arrangements in tall vases or baskets.

Ikebana

"living flowers"

jiyu-bana

freestyle Japanese floral arrangement.

Shoka

3-branch, asymmetrical practiced by Ikenobo school. Replaced rikka. Heaven, Man, Earth.