Ikebana: flower arrangement for beginners
What Is Ikebana? History and Philosophy 1
A course by Louise Worner , Ikebana artist
About the video: What Is Ikebana? History and Philosophy 1
Overview
“In this lesson, you will gain a deeper understanding of the history and philosophy of ikebana. I will explain its meaning and basic principles, how its tradition has developed over time, and the main schools. ”
In this video lesson Louise Worner addresses the topic: What Is Ikebana? History and Philosophy 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Ikebana: flower arrangement for beginners. Learn how to Ikebana: the japanese art of flower arrangement. Create your floral designs with this unique understanding of nature..
Partial transcription of the video
“Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging. It comes from two Japanese characters, ikeru, which means to arrange or to bring life to something, and bana, which comes from the Japanese character hana, which means flower. So as a result, ikebana can be translated as bringing life to flowers. Ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together in an arrangement. Considerations given not only to the vase, but also the materials and the space in which an arrangement is placed. In ikebana arrangements, creativity is placed on asymmetry, movement and the use of...”
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Course summary for: Ikebana: flower arrangement for beginners
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Decoration, Floral & Plant Design, Interior Decoration, Interior Design
Louise Worner
A course by Louise Worner
Meet Louise Worner, an international ikebana artist and teacher with a passion for transforming spaces through her captivating ikebana arrangements and installations. With over two decades of experience, Louise's journey with ikebana began while living and working in Japan, where she embraced the serene art form.
Her ikebana style merges tradition and modernity, as she breaks away from conventional norms and incorporates natural and unconventional materials into her creations. Louise's artistic achievements span the globe, with exhibitions and workshops held in countries like Japan, Australia, Spain, and Belgium.
A renowned ikebana educator, Louise has shared her expertise as the principal ikebana teacher for the Madrid Flower School and has presented workshops and demonstrations worldwide. Beyond her artistic endeavors, she has curated global exhibitions and even conceptualized a virtual ikebana exhibition fundraiser for the Australian Bushfires.
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