Definition
Ikebana
giving life to flowers
What did the element Soe represent?
middle view of nature
How is the element Tai represented?
small flowers or other material in the foreground of the arrangement
Which Japanese style is considered informal?
Naturalistic
What American style is significantly influenced by the Japanese style?
western line
Tokonoma
alcove in home for display
What does the element Tai represent?
close view
How is the element Shin represented?
Use of large tree branch in the background of design
Which Japanese style is considered freestyle?
Abstract
How does the Japanese style differ from the Chinese?
highly stylized and strict rules
Shoka
quiet flowers
What does the element Shin represent?
distant view of nature
How is the element Soe represented?
placement of low shrubs in front of trees
Which Japanese style is considered formal?
Classic
What was the Rikka style originally used for?
religious offering
Rikka
standing flowers
The 3 lines became known as what in a shoka design?
heaven, man, & earth
What shape do the 3 lines/elements make?
asymmetrical triangle
Name the 3 Japanese styles:
Classic, Naturalistic, Abstract
Rikka style later became used as what?
upper-class pastime
Kubari
forked twigs
What was the symbolism of 'heaven, man & earth'
man is found between the sphere of heaven and the soil of earth
How tall is a rikka design
6+'
What are the 2 styles within Classic design?
Rikka and Shoka
Name one of the 3 floral design schools mentioned in the textbook:
Ikenobo, Ohara, Sogetsu