Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Using colorful illustrations this multicultural children's book introduces readers to Japanese Ikebana.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging, has never been easierand#8212;or more fun! This colorful, easyand#8211;toand#8211;follow guide will walk you through the steps of 10 different ikebana projects. Before you know it you'll be creating your very own unique and beautiful flower arrangements. Creating flower arrangements is a great way to explore this time-honored Japanese art form.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Following the stepand#8211;byand#8211;step instructions, you'll learn to arrange how to create:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;iandgt;Kenzan Moribanaandlt;/iandgt;and#8212;a basic style using a low, open containerandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;iandgt;Nageire Ikebanaandlt;/iandgt;and#8212;formal arrangements that balance length and weightandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;iandgt;Suiban (Water Platter) Ikebanaandlt;/iandgt;and#8212;the earliest form of Ikebana, using a shallow platter filled with waterandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;iandgt;Natural Style Ikebanaandlt;/iandgt;and#8212;arrangements that imitate natureandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;Once you've created your own arrangements, you can display them or give them as gifts, sharing a part of natureand#8212;and your creativityand#8212;with the people around you.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;About the Series:andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The andlt;iandgt;Asian Arts and Crafts for Creative Kidsandlt;/iandgt; series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Through hands on projects readers will explore each artand#8212;engaging in activities to gain a better understanding of each form.
Synopsis
Using colorful illustrations this multicultural children's book introduces readers to Japanese Ikebana. Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging, has never been easier--or more fun This colorful, easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the steps of 10 different ikebana projects. Before you know it you'll be creating your very own unique and beautiful flower arrangements. Creating flower arrangements is a great way to explore this time-honored Japanese art form.
Following the step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to arrange how to create:
- Kenzan Moribana--a basic style using a low, open container
- Nageire Ikebana--formal arrangements that balance length and weight
- Suiban (Water Platter) Ikebana--the earliest form of Ikebana, using a shallow platter filled with water
- Natural Style Ikebana--arrangements that imitate nature
Once you've created your own arrangements, you can display them or give them as gifts, sharing a part of nature--and your creativity--with the people around you.
About the Series: The
Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Through hands on projects readers will explore each art--engaging in activities to gain a better understanding of each form.
Synopsis
This is the fourth book in the andlt;iandgt;Asian Arts and Crafts for Creative Kidsandlt;/iandgt; series, and introduces kids to the fascinating art of Japanese flower arranging. Kids will learn all the steps for creating beautiful, unique, and creative flower arrangements with a few simple materials.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;This book explores all the elements of authentic Japanese ikebana, including the specific techniques and plants used, the moribana style using a kenzan (spiked base), the nageire style, and arrangements in everyday containers.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;The Asian Arts and Crafts for Creative Kidsandlt;/iandgt; series is the first series aimed at readers ages 7 - 12 that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Readers can explore new crafts through hands-on projects that are both fun, and will give them a greater appreciation of Asian culture.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;iandgt; Ikebana Activitiesandlt;/iandgt; introduces kids to the fascinating art of Japanese flower arranging. Kids will learn:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;liandgt;All the steps for creating beautiful, unique, and creative flower arrangements with a few simple materialsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;liandgt;Explores all the elements of authentic Japanese ikebana, including the specific techniques and plants used, the moribana style using a kenzan (spiked base), the nageire style, and arrangements in everyday containers
Synopsis
Create beautiful flower arrangements with this traditional Japanese art
Synopsis
This is the fourth book in the
Asian Arts and Crafts for Creative Kids series, and introduces kids to the fascinating art of Japanese flower arranging. Kids will learn all the steps for creating beautiful, unique, and creative flower arrangements with a few simple materials.
This book explores all the elements of authentic Japanese ikebana, including the specific techniques and plants used, the moribana style using a kenzan (spiked base), the nageire style, and arrangements in everyday containers.
The Asian Arts and Crafts for Creative Kids series is the first series aimed at readers ages 7 - 12 that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Readers can explore new crafts through hands-on projects that are both fun, and will give them a greater appreciation of Asian culture.
Ikebana Activities introduces kids to the fascinating art of Japanese flower arranging. Kids will learn:
- All the steps for creating beautiful, unique, and creative flower arrangements with a few simple materials
- Explores all the elements of authentic Japanese ikebana, including the specific techniques and plants used, the moribana style using a kenzan (spiked base), the nageire style, and arrangements in everyday containers
About the Author
Yoko Hasegawa is Associate Professor of Japanese Linguistics in the Department of East Asia Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley. She currently teaches Japanese linguistics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and also serves as Coordinator of the university's Japanese language program. She
received her PhD in linguistics from Berkeley in 1992.