Synopses & Reviews
Ikebana means andldquo;living flowers.andrdquo; This literal meaning discloses a form of artistic expression in which the natural beauty of the flowers and blossoms unfolds in conversation with the artistandrsquo;s powerful formal language. Fundamental to the art form is a close and contemplative observation of the natural world, which in turn offers itself as a boundless source of inspiration.
Minh Handauml;usler studied the Japanese art of ikebana in Singapore and Hong Kong. Steeped in the art formandrsquo;s long and rich tradition, she has combined this tradition with her own unmistakable style. Today, she is a master of the modern Sogetsu School of Ikebana. The first book on this important artist, Minh Handauml;usler: The Fusion of Flora and Art reproduces in sumptuous full-color more than two hundred photographs of Handauml;uslerandrsquo;s work. Carefully composed by the artist herself, the photographs are stunningly beautiful, the line and color of the flowers redolent with meaning against simple black or white settings.
Handauml;uslerandrsquo;s lavish photographsandmdash;together with texts that provide insight into the artistandrsquo;s processandmdash;make this a book that will inspire anyone with an appreciation of this beautiful and timeless art. Handauml;usler is a master of her craft, and Minh Handauml;usler: The Fusion of Flora and Art reflects her at the height of her career.
About the Author
A spectacular volume on the designs of Jeff Leatham, the floral artist to the stars. Jeff Leatham presents the next wave in designer floral arrangements. Leathams freewheeling sensibility is rooted in upscale sophistication, earning him patrons as diverse as Oprah, Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner, and the Four Seasons George V in Paris. Collected within this volume are more than ten years worth of floral masterpieces, from sensational parties to quiet intimate gatherings, all representing Leathams unifying ideal that artful floral design can transform any space. Organized by type of event, from weddings to anniversary parties to personal birthday dinners, the book includes sumptuous and visually spectacular floral portfolios, together with sections by Leatham discussing his approach and techniques for every type of design. By laying out key elements to successful arrangements and encouraging risk-taking, his instructions are meant to inspire creations that are gorgeous yet boundary-pushing. Including more than 200 color photographs of magnificent floral sculptures, this volume is equal parts dazzling and inspirational.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Classic
In Search of Simplicity
Modern Meets Contemporary
Commitment to Abstraction
Inspiration
The Art of Momentum
Index
German Translation:
Die Verbindung von Flora und Kunst