Ikebana Collection: Studies In Sogetsu Ikebana
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light rubbing on bottom of binding from shelf wear. Jacket and pages in good condition.
A richly focused guide to the art of Japanese floral arrangement, Ikebana Collection: Studies in Sogetsu Ikebana presents the principles and creative philosophy of the Sogetsu school, one of Japan's most influential and avant-garde ikebana traditions. Kay Bunnett instructs readers through a series of carefully studied arrangements, illustrating how Sogetsu's approach liberates practitioners to use any material — flowers, branches, or unconventional objects — as a medium for artistic expression. The tone is both contemplative and instructional, balancing technical guidance with an appreciation for the meditative qualities that define ikebana as a living art form. Each study builds upon foundational concepts of line, space, and balance, offering both beginners and experienced practitioners a deeper understanding of this centuries-old discipline. A valuable resource for anyone drawn to the intersection of nature, design, and Japanese aesthetic tradition.
Author: Kay Bunnett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Van Nostrand Reinhold Australia
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light rubbing on bottom of binding from shelf wear. Jacket and pages in good condition.
A richly focused guide to the art of Japanese floral arrangement, Ikebana Collection: Studies in Sogetsu Ikebana presents the principles and creative philosophy of the Sogetsu school, one of Japan's most influential and avant-garde ikebana traditions. Kay Bunnett instructs readers through a series of carefully studied arrangements, illustrating how Sogetsu's approach liberates practitioners to use any material — flowers, branches, or unconventional objects — as a medium for artistic expression. The tone is both contemplative and instructional, balancing technical guidance with an appreciation for the meditative qualities that define ikebana as a living art form. Each study builds upon foundational concepts of line, space, and balance, offering both beginners and experienced practitioners a deeper understanding of this centuries-old discipline. A valuable resource for anyone drawn to the intersection of nature, design, and Japanese aesthetic tradition.