Using colorful illustrations this multicultural children’s book introduces readers to Japanese Ikebana.
Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging, has never been easier–or more fun! This colorful, easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the steps of 10 different ikebana projects. Before you know it you’ll be creating your very own unique and beautiful flower arrangements. Creating flower arrangements is a great way to explore this time-honored Japanese art form.
Following the step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn to arrange how to create:
- Kenzan Moribana–a basic style using a low, open container
- Nageire Ikebana–formal arrangements that balance length and weight
- Suiban (Water Platter) Ikebana–the earliest form of Ikebana, using a shallow platter filled with water
- Natural Style Ikebana–arrangements that imitate nature
About the Series:
The
Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Through hands on projects readers will explore each art–engaging in activities to gain a better understanding of each form.
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Shozo Sato is a master of traditional Zen arts, and has received the Order of Sacred Treasure from the Emperor of Japan for his contributions in teaching Japanese traditions.
His areas of expertise include ikebana (flower arranging), chanoyu (tea ceremony), and Japanese theater as well as sumi-e (ink painting). He conducts workshops on ikebana and sumi-e throughout the U.S., Asia and Europe and is the author of numerous books including
Tea Ceremony, Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy and
The Art of Sumi-e. He was the founding director of Japan House at the University of Illinois, where he is Professor Emeritus and continues to teach Japanese arts. Shozo Sato resides in Champaign, IL.
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