traditional art

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flower arrangement
生け花 ikebana  華道 kadô

Generally known today as ikebana, from ikeru ("keep alive") and hana ("flowers"); also called kadô, "the way of flowers". Japanese flower arrangement had its origin in early Buddhist flower offerings - kûge - and developed into a distinctive art form from the 15th century, with many styles and schools. The attention given to the choice of plant material and container, the placement of the branches, and the relationship of the branches to the container and surrounding space distinguished this art from purely decorative flowers.


modern flower arrangements in an exhibition of Ikebana artist Kariyazaki Shôgo
Mitsukoshi Department Store - Hoshigaoka / Nagoya
February 2006

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exhibition / Kariyazaki Shôgo - Mitsukoshi Department Store / Nagoya  (7)
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exhibition with kimono - Kariyazaki Shôgo - Nagoya  (10)
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exhibition with kimono - Kariyazaki Shôgo - Nagoya  (11)
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ikebana workshop

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workshop - Tôkyô
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workshop - Sôgetsu-kaikan / Tôkyô  (2)
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