Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;With over 200 color photographs and helpful commentary andlt;iandgt;Tropical Colorsandlt;/iandgt; showcases the diverse flower arranging and design of Thailand.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Flowers have always been an integral part of the cultural fabric of Thailand and a constant reminder of the country's Buddhist heritage and identity. As in other Asian cultures, flowers are lavishly used in Thailand to mark rituals and rites of passage; they are indispensable in age-old acts of worship, in celebrations, and in daily life. On their way to work, many Thais offer flowers and a heartfelt prayer at wayside shrines. Every day, scores of women at the royal court create floral offerings for the venerated Buddha images in BangkokAEs temples and palaces. Thai Airways routinely presents orchid corsages to female passengers.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;This stunning and refreshingly original book goes beyond the everyday: it elevates flowers from mere floral arrangements to meditative floral "installations." Created from a combination of exotic and colorful tropical flowers, plant materialsand#8212;fibers and leaves from banana plants and coconut trees, culms and twigs from bambooand#8212;and unconventional materials like wire netting, harmoniously blend a strong, usually three-dimensional, structure with the sweet and subtle elements of flowers.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The philosophy behind the arrangements, the interiors or occasions for which they are appropriate, and a brief explanation of the techniques and materials employed will inspire readers to create their own artistic arrangements.
Review
"From highly dramatic, large-scale installations to serene pairings where a single stem and complementary vase indicate a complete idea, the book provides a wealth of fresh images ripe for contemplation." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Booklistandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Review
"From highly dramatic, large-scale installations to serene pairings where a single stem and complementary vase indicate a complete idea, the book provides a wealth of fresh images ripe for contemplation."—Booklist
Synopsis
With over 200 color photographs and helpful commentary Tropical Colors showcases the diverse flower arranging and design of Thailand.
Flowers have always been an integral part of the cultural fabric of Thailand and a constant reminder of the country's Buddhist heritage and identity. As in other Asian cultures, flowers are lavishly used in Thailand to mark rituals and rites of passage; they are indispensable in age-old acts of worship, in celebrations, and in daily life. On their way to work, many Thais offer flowers and a heartfelt prayer at wayside shrines. Every day, scores of women at the royal court create floral offerings for the venerated Buddha images in Bangkok's temples and palaces. Thai Airways routinely presents orchid corsages to female passengers.
This stunning and refreshingly original book goes beyond the everyday: it elevates flowers from mere floral arrangements to meditative floral "installations." Created from a combination of exotic and colorful tropical flowers, plant materials--fibers and leaves from banana plants and coconut trees, culms and twigs from bamboo--and unconventional materials like wire netting, harmoniously blend a strong, usually three-dimensional, structure with the sweet and subtle elements of flowers.
The philosophy behind the arrangements, the interiors or occasions for which they are appropriate, and a brief explanation of the techniques and materials employed will inspire readers to create their own artistic arrangements.
Synopsis
Flowers have always been an integral part of the cultural fabric of Thailand and a constant reminder of the country's Buddhist heritage and identity. Flowers are lavishly used to mark rituals and rites of passage; they are indispensable in age-old acts of worship, celebrations, and daily life. Every day, scores of women at the royal court create floral offerings for the venerated images of Buddha in Bangkok's temples and palaces. Many Thais pause on their way to work to offer flowers and a prayer at wayside shrines. In Tropical Colors, Sakul Intakul, shares the wonderful world of Thai flower arrangement. He shows how leaves from banana and coconut trees, bamboo twigs, wire netting, and an assortment of other materials, blend harmoniously with lush tropical blossoms to form floral installations that elevate the everyday to the divine. The philosophy behind the arrangements, the interiors or occasions for which they are appropriate, and a brief explanation of the techniques and materials used will inspire readers to create their own artistic arrangements.
Synopsis
Elevates flower arrangements to artistic floral installations
Synopsis
In this stunning book, renowned Thai floral artist Sakul Intakul combines colorful tropical flowers, exotic foliage and other unusual design materials in refreshingly original floral displays suitable for any occasion and any setting. Photographed in the spectacular, contemporary homes of Thailand's leading artists, designers and professionals, the simple but imaginative floral displays evoke the essence of a modern Asian style.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;This refreshingly original book goes beyond the everydayand#8212;elevating tropical flowers from mere floral arrangements to meditative floral "art installations" that serve as dramatic design centerpieces in contemporary tropical homes. Created from a combination of exotic and colorful tropical flowers, plant materialsand#8212;fibers and leaves from the banana and coconut, twigs from the bambooand#8212;and other less orthodox materials like wire netting, the arrangements harmoniously blend a strong, usually three-dimensional structure with the sweet and subtle elements of flowers. Allow andlt;iandgt;Tropical Colorsandlt;/iandgt; to inspire you, adding a gorgeous Asian flair to your home!
About the Author
Engineer turned floral artist andlt;bandgt;Sakul Intakulandlt;/bandgt; is well known for interpreting spiritual ideas through plant installations and for the distinctive line, texture and sculptural quality of his arrangements. His portfolio includes royal commissions for the Queen of Thailand and a pool installation at the Chedi in Bali.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Wongvipa Devahastin na Ayudhyaandlt;/bandgt; was educated at the Rajinee Lyceum, a royal-sponsored school in Bangkok, where she learned the Thai arts of flower display and decoration and Thai cookery and food display. She is co-author of andlt;iandgt;Contemporary Thaiandlt;/iandgt;.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;World-renowned photographer andlt;Bandgt;Luca Invernizzi Tettoniandlt;/bandgt; specialized in photographing the cultures and landscapes of Asia. He collaborated on numerous books on Thailand, including andlt;iandgt;Thai Styleandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Thai Garden Styleandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;Classic Thaiandlt;/iandgt;.
Table of Contents
* Introductionandlt;BRandgt;1. Underwater Allureandlt;BRandgt;2. Still Watersandlt;BRandgt;3. Foliage in Focusandlt;BRandgt;4. Stem Supportandlt;BRandgt;5. Craft Creationsandlt;BRandgt;6. Metallic Accentsandlt;BRandgt;7. In Sequenceandlt;BRandgt;8. Mass Appealandlt;BRandgt;9. Divine Inspirationsandlt;BRandgt;* Plant Directoryandlt;BRandgt;* Credits