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My Grand-
father was impassioned by the colonies and, child I travelled in his stamp
collections. Later, my meeting
with the world of
Asia
through martial arts,
made me discover the Japanese culture.
Origin of Ikebana
may be traced back to remote antiquity where ever-green trees such as
sakaki were considered as dwelling place of god. And in some primitive
folklore religion, trees and flowers were dedicated to dead persons for
the purpose of comforting the soul of them. After the introduction of
Buddhism into
Japan
( around A.D.680 )
customs of dedicating trees and flowers at the alter has gradually
developed and in Heian era (794-1185) style of Ikebana as an objective of
appreciation or enjoyment was established.
With my mother, by the study of the flowers, and sensitized with the
Japanese thought, I learn Ikebana gently.
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In
Muromachi era (1338-1573), thanks to the national policy of art promotion
taken by successive Shoguns including famous Yoshimitsu Ashikaga, cultural
activities such as nogaku and tea ceremony became popular. As a part of
these activities, a new architectural style of Shoinzukuri appeared in
this era.
Shoinzukuri house is the origin of contemporary Japanese houses,
,having a room with an alcove, shelves and a study. Flowers were displayed
mainly at the fixed place of the alcove, instead of the so far used
movable place of wooden plate or desks. Flowers at the alcove urged the
birth of the oldest style of flower arrangement Tatebana (flower erecting).
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Ikebana Canvas/oil
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Teenager,
I have a great passion for Rodin and even more for Camille Claudel which
was my egery.
His brother,
Paul, was also an example, with his manner.
Paul Claudel is named ambassador in
Tokyo
.
The writer is marked durably by the art and the spirituality of
this country. There remains
today still a emblematic figure of the history of the relations
free-Japanese women.
Tatebana matured in
Azuchi-Momoyama era (1573-1600). On the other hand Nageire (throw-in)
emerged in this era. Flowers at the tea ceremony was also arranged in this
manner. In
Edo
era
(1603-1867), Tatebana was at its peak and the style was sophisticated
further. However, simpler Nageire was more popular among the people rather
than somewhat complicated Tatebana. A certain degree of formality was also
required even for Nageire, to be decorated at an alcove. Thus intermediate
style of Tatebana and Nageire emerged and its style was established in the
latter part of
Edo
era.
This style of flower arrangement, currently called Ikebana or Kakubana,
possessing formality together with simplicity become very popular and gave
birth to various schools |
Tsunami.
Canvas/oil (
116*73)
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