First published in 2005. Japanese flower arrangement is much more than an elegant amusement - it is an expression of what the Japanese call furyu - to turn away from strife, and to lose oneself in the joys of peace and nature. It is the opposite of that other key aspect of Japanese culture - Bushido, the way of the warrior. The virtues of Bushido are persistence, fidelity, endurance, bravery and activity - those of furyu are subtlety, gentleness, restraint and repose. That they see no inconsistency or contradiction between ...
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First published in 2005. Japanese flower arrangement is much more than an elegant amusement - it is an expression of what the Japanese call furyu - to turn away from strife, and to lose oneself in the joys of peace and nature. It is the opposite of that other key aspect of Japanese culture - Bushido, the way of the warrior. The virtues of Bushido are persistence, fidelity, endurance, bravery and activity - those of furyu are subtlety, gentleness, restraint and repose. That they see no inconsistency or contradiction between these two ways of living is one of the most interesting characteristics of the Japanese people. This volume is a succinct and comprehensive guide to the history, theory and practice of this exquisite art. It explains the three fundamental forms of Japanese flower arrangement - Shin, Gyo and So, as well as the proper arrangement of the tokonoma, the alcove where the flowers are displayed. It explains how one has to 'see' the expressions and emotions in blossoms and branches to achieve the most harmonious combinations, and gives the history of the art going back to the Ashikaga Shogunate, describing the two great classical schools of Japanese flower arrangement - the formal (rikkwa) and the natural (nageire) styles. It also deals with two new schools - the heaven-earthman (ten-chi-jin) and literati (bunjin-ike) styles - concluding with an illustrated chapter on how to arrange flowers. This is a book full of timeless serenity and beauty.
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Add this copy of Floral Art of Japan to cart. $5.00, very good condition, Sold by Browse Awhile Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tipp City, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1946 by Japan Travel Bureau.
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Very Good (small faults) Octavo. 105pp. Tourist Library No. 1. A rather detailed history of Japanese flower arrangement, illustrated with many black and white photos. The yapped wraps are somewhat worn, as usual, with a 1 1/4" corner split bottom front. Owner's name on half-title page.
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Fair. 1936. 105 pages. Paper covers rubbed along the edges and corners, mildly toned and sun-faded. Binding a little loose and cracked in places, but else intact. All pages present and attached. Interior age toned, otherwise clean and unmarked.
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Very Good. Very good hardcover. No DJ. Text is clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelf wear. Bindings tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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12mo. 105, [1] pp. Colour frntsp., numerous plates. Beige softcovers, blue & black lettering on front cover, yapp edges (minor edgewear, very slight tidemark to lower fore-edge), still VG-copy. Second edition. Volume 1 in the Japan Travel Bureau Tourist Library series, when renumbered after World War II.