Japanese Flower Culture – An Introduction

Kaeko Chiba

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Routledge
20 December 2022

The Arts: General & Reference; Cultural studies; Flower arranging & floral crafts

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to ikebana and other forms of Japanese flower culture. Unlike other books on the subject which focus on practice, the book provides both an academic discussion of the subject and an introduction to practice. It examines ikebana and flower culture from anthropological and sociological perspectives, analyses Japanese aesthetics, customs and rituals related to flower arrangements, and outlines ikebana history and the Grand Master Iemoto system. It considers how the traditional arts are taught in Japan, and links traditional arts to current issues in today’s society, such as gender and class. This book also covers how to prepare ikebana utensils, preserve flowers and branches, and how to appreciate arrangements, placing an emphasis on acknowledging our five senses throughout each stage of the process. The book will be of interest to a wide range of people interested in Japanese flower culture – university professors and students, tourists and people interested in traditional Japanese arts.

By: Kaeko Chiba
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781032164687
ISBN 10: 1032164689
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 20 December 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kaeko Chiba is an Associate Professor of International Liberal Arts at Akita International University, Japan.